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Win as if you were used to it, lose as if you enjoyed it for a change.
Win as if you were used to it, lose as if you enjoyed it for a change.
God does not treat us as our sins deserve, man treats us as our sins deserve.
God does not treat us as our sins deserve, man treats us as our sins deserve.
Calamity is man's true touchstone.
Calamity is man's true touchstone.
Throughout history, it has been the inaction of those who could have acted; the indifference of those who should have read more
Throughout history, it has been the inaction of those who could have acted; the indifference of those who should have known better; the silence of the voice of justice when it mattered most; that has made it possible for evil to triumph.
I may have faults, but being wrong ain't one of them.
I may have faults, but being wrong ain't one of them.
Quarrels often arise in marriages when the bridal gifts are excessive.
Quarrels often arise in marriages when the bridal gifts are excessive.
People of substance may sin without being exposed for their stolen pleasure; but servants and the poorer sort of women read more
People of substance may sin without being exposed for their stolen pleasure; but servants and the poorer sort of women have seldom an opportunity of concealing a big belly, or at least the consequences of it.
Sin in this country has been always said to be rather calculating than impulsive.
Sin in this country has been always said to be rather calculating than impulsive.
I think over again my small adventures, my fears, These small ones that seemed so big. For all the vital read more
I think over again my small adventures, my fears, These small ones that seemed so big. For all the vital things I had to get and to reach. And yet there is only one great thing, The only thing. To live to see the great day that dawns And the light that fills the world.