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Fear was stronger than the calculation of probabilities.

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I'm proof against that word failure. I've seen behind it. The only failure a man ought to fear is failure of cleaving to the purpose he sees to be bes...more

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The only failure one should fear, is not hugging to the purpose they see as best.

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Her little butterfly soul fluttered incessantly between memory and dubious expectation.

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Timid people always reek their peevishness on the gentle.

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I told you from the beginning—as soon as I could—I told you I was afraid of myself." There was a piteous pleading in the low murmur in which Deronda t...more

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It is very difficult to be learned; it seems as if people were worn out on the way to great thoughts, and can never enjoy them because they are too ti...more

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It is a mere cowardice to seek safety in negations. No character becomes strong in that way. You will be thrown into the world some day and then every...more