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What we call real estate--the solid ground to build a house
on--is the broad foundation on which nearly all read more

What we call real estate--the solid ground to build a house
on--is the broad foundation on which nearly all the guilt of this
world rests.

by Nathaniel Hawthorne Found in: Guilt Quotes,
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In truth there is no such thing in man's nature as a settled and
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In truth there is no such thing in man's nature as a settled and
full resolve either for good or evil, except at the very moment
of execution.

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Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down read more

Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you

by Nathaniel Hawthorne Found in: Happiness Quotes,
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Moonlight is sculpture.

Moonlight is sculpture.

by Nathaniel Hawthorne Found in: Light Quotes,
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One picture in ten thousand, perhaps, ought to live in the
applause of mankind, from generation to generation until read more

One picture in ten thousand, perhaps, ought to live in the
applause of mankind, from generation to generation until the
colors fade and blacken out of sight or the canvas rot entirely
away.

by Nathaniel Hawthorne Found in: Painting Quotes,
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