It is only imperfection that complains of what is imperfect. The more perfect we are the more gentle and quiet we become towards the defects of others.
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Young men soon give, and soon forget, affronts; old age is slow in both.
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A woman seldom asks advice before she has bought her wedding clothes.
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There is not so variable a thing in nature as a lady's head-dress.
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The utmost extent of man's knowledge, is to know that he knows nothing.
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Mysterious love, uncertain treasure, hast thou more of pain or pleasure! Endless torments dwell about thee: Yet who would live, and live without thee!
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