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To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.
To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.
You don't drown by falling in the water; you drown by staying there.
You don't drown by falling in the water; you drown by staying there.
You cannot explain failure any more than you can argue with success.
You cannot explain failure any more than you can argue with success.
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.
Hatred -- The anger of the weak.
Hatred -- The anger of the weak.
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.
Calamity is the perfect glass wherein we truly see and know ourselves.
Calamity is the perfect glass wherein we truly see and know ourselves.
It contains a misleading impression, not a lie. It was being economical with the truth.
It contains a misleading impression, not a lie. It was being economical with the truth.
