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Darkness is only driven out with light, not more darkness.
Darkness is only driven out with light, not more darkness.
The only weapon that becomes sharper with constant use is the tongue.
The only weapon that becomes sharper with constant use is the tongue.
The most wonderfully complex fictional character is much less complicated than the most boring actual person.
The most wonderfully complex fictional character is much less complicated than the most boring actual person.
Never practice two vices at once.
Never practice two vices at once.
Living with a saint is more grueling than being one.
Living with a saint is more grueling than being one.
At night, when the curtains are drawn and the fire flickers, my books attain a collective dignity.
At night, when the curtains are drawn and the fire flickers, my books attain a collective dignity.
Interest makes some people blind, and others quick-sighted.
Interest makes some people blind, and others quick-sighted.
A tree growing out of the ground is as wonderful today as it ever was. It does not need to read more
A tree growing out of the ground is as wonderful today as it ever was. It does not need to adopt new and startling methods.
Property may be destroyed and money may lose its purchasing power; but, character, health, knowledge and good judgment will always read more
Property may be destroyed and money may lose its purchasing power; but, character, health, knowledge and good judgment will always be in demand under all conditions.
