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Quotation is a serviceable substitute for wit.
Quotation is a serviceable substitute for wit.
Man wants but little here below,
Nor wants that little long.
Man wants but little here below,
Nor wants that little long.
One can advise comfortably from a safe port.
[Ger., Vom sichern Port lasst sich's gemachlich rathen.]
One can advise comfortably from a safe port.
[Ger., Vom sichern Port lasst sich's gemachlich rathen.]
We cannot wish for that we know not.
[Fr., On ne peut desirer ce qu'on ne connait pas.]
We cannot wish for that we know not.
[Fr., On ne peut desirer ce qu'on ne connait pas.]
Bosom upon my counsel;
You'll find it wholesome.
Bosom upon my counsel;
You'll find it wholesome.
Every wish
Is like a prayer--with God.
Every wish
Is like a prayer--with God.
Neither irony nor sarcasm is argument.
Neither irony nor sarcasm is argument.
There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved.
There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved.
Thy wish was father, Harry, to that thought.
Thy wish was father, Harry, to that thought.
