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He was too well accustomed to suffering, and had suffered too much where he was, to bewail the prospect of change very severely.

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When ladies as young, and good, and beautiful as you are," replied the girl steadily, "give away your hearts, love will carry you all lengths--even su...more

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They looked at one another, and their hearts died within them.

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I care for no man on earth, and no man on earth cares for me.

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Suffering has been stronger than all other teaching, and has taught me to understand what your heart used to be. I have been bent and broken, but - I ...more

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There have been occasions in my later life (I suppose in most lives) when I have felt for a time as if a thick curtain had fallen on all interest in r...more

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When I went out, light of day seemed a darker color than when I went in.

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How could you give me life, and take from me all the inappreciable things that raise it from the state of conscious death? Where are the graces of my ...more

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The pain of parting is nothing to the joy of meeting again.

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Gradually, he fell into that deep tranquil sleep which ease from recent suffering alone imparts; that calm and peaceful rest which it is pain to wake ...more

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Joy and grief were mingled in the cup; but there were no bitter tears: for even grief itself arose so softened, and clothed in such sweet and tender r...more

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Let the tears which fell, and the broken words which were exchanged in the long close embrace between the orphans, be sacred. A father, sister, and mo...more