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I learned this, at least, by my experiment; that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he h...more

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Night is certainly more novel and less profane than day.

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Life in us is like the water in a river.

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Wealth is the ability to fully experience life.

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If I knew for a certainty that a man was coming to my house with the conscious design of doing me good, I should run for my life.

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In what concerns you much, do not think that you have companions: know that you are alone in the world.

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I think that there is nothing, not even crime, more opposed to poetry, to philosophy, ay, to life itself than this incessant business.

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Most of the luxuries and many of the so-called comforts of life are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind.

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It is characteristic of wisdom not to do desperate things.

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There is no value in life except what you choose to place upon it and no happiness in any place except what you bring to it yourself.

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What is called genius is the abundance of life and health.

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Every creature is better alive than dead, men and moose and pine trees, and he who understands it aright will rather preserve its life than destroy it...more

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The youth gets together his materials to build a bridge to the moon, or, perchance, a palace or temple on the earth, and, at length, the middle-aged m...more

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Silence is the universal refuge, the sequel to all dull discourses and all foolish acts, a balm to our every chagrin, as welcome after satiety as afte...more

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Live your life, do your work, then take your hat.