"Science is his forte, and omniscience his foible."
-Sydney Smith
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"A great deal of talent is lost to the world for want of a little courage. Every day sends to their graves obscure men whose timidity prevented them from making a first effort.“
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"Manners are like the shadows of virtues, they are the momentary display of those qualities which our fellow creatures love and respect."
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"What a pity it is that we have no amusements in England but vice and religion!"
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"Marriage resembles a pair of shears, so joined that they cannot be separated often moving in opposite directions, yet always punishing anyone who comes between them."
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"A comfortable house is a great source of happiness. It ranks immediately after health and a good conscience."
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"A comfortable house is a great source of happiness. It ranks immediately after health and a good conscience."
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"Strong women only marry weak men."
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