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A man should hear a little music, read a little poetry, and see a fine picture every day of his life, in order that worldly cares may not obliterate t...more

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One can be instructed in society, one is inspired only in solitude.

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Solitude is precious balm to my heart in these paradistic parts.

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...nothing is more dangerous than solitude: there our imagination, always disposed to rise, taking a new flight on the wings of fancy, pictures to us ...more

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The things I know, every man can know, but, oh, my heart is mine alone!