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Some minds seem almost to create themselves, springing up under every disadvantage and working their solitary but irresistible way through a thousand obstacles.
Into the space of one little hour sins enough may be conjured up by evil tongues to blast the fame of a whole life of virtue.
A tart temper never mellows with age, and a sharp tongue is the only edged tool that grows keener with constant use.
One point is certain, that truth is one and immutable; until the jurors all agree, they cannot all be right.
It is but seldom that any one overt act produces hostilities between two nations; there exists, more commonly, a previous jealousy and ill will, a predisposition to take offense.
There is in every true woman's heart a spark of heavenly fire, which lies dormant in the broad daylight of prosperity, but which kindles up and beams and blazes in the dark hour of adversity.
I am always at a loss to know how much to believe my own stories.
There is never jealousy where there is not strong regard.
A sharp tongue is the only edge-tool that grows keener with constant use.
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