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The moment we indulge our affections, the earth is metamorphosed, there is no winter and no night; all tragedies, all read more
The moment we indulge our affections, the earth is metamorphosed, there is no winter and no night; all tragedies, all ennuis, vanish,--all duties even.
The bee's favorite couplet: a sunup brimming buttercuplet.
The bee's favorite couplet: a sunup brimming buttercuplet.
He who does not see the angels and devils in the beauty and malice of life will be far removed read more
He who does not see the angels and devils in the beauty and malice of life will be far removed from knowledge, and his spirit will be empty of affection.
I wash my hands of those who imagine chattering to be knowledge, silence to be ignorance, and affection to be read more
I wash my hands of those who imagine chattering to be knowledge, silence to be ignorance, and affection to be art.
I never met a man I didn't like.
I never met a man I didn't like.
Most people would rather give than get affection.
Most people would rather give than get affection.
Always when I see a man fond of praise I always think it is because he is an affectionate man read more
Always when I see a man fond of praise I always think it is because he is an affectionate man craving for affection.
A difference of tastes in jokes is a great strain on the affections.
A difference of tastes in jokes is a great strain on the affections.