How is it that we remember the least triviality that happens to us, and yet not remember how often we have recounted it to the same person?
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Neither the sun nor death can be looked at steadily.
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One can find women who have never had a love affair, but it is rare indeed to find any who have had only one.
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Affected simplicity is refined imposture.
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If we have not peace within ourselves, it is in vain to seek it from outward sources.
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Everyone complains of his lack of memory, but nobody of his want of judgement.
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