The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value. I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.
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For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. [1 Timothy 6:7].
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God's finger touched him, and he slept.
God's finger touched him, and he slept.
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When two people are under the influence of the most violent, most insane, most delusive, and most transient of passions, they are required to swear that they will remain in that excited, abnormal, and exhausting condition continuously until death do them part.
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I am going to seek the great Perhaps.
Death came with friendly care;
The opening bud to heaven conveyed,
And bade it blossom there.
Death came with friendly care;
The opening bud to heaven conveyed,
And bade it blossom there.
The worst of all diseases is a nervous ability.
The worst of all diseases is a nervous ability.
Anything I've ever done that ultimately was worthwhile... initially scared me to death.
Anything I've ever done that ultimately was worthwhile... initially scared me to death.
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The Fear of Death often proves Mortal, and sets People on Methods to save their Lives, which infallibly destroy them.
