He who follows his lessons tastes a profound peace, and looks upon everybody as a bunch of manure.

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It is the public scandal that offends; to sin in secret is no sin at all.

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Oh, how fine it is to know a thing or two.

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True, Heaven prohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

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I feed on good soup, not beautiful language.

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Esteem must be founded on preference: to hold everyone in high esteem is to esteem nothing.

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Books and marriage go ill together.

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As the purpose of comedy is to correct the vices of men, I see no reason why anyone should be exempt.

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It is a fine seasoning for joy to think of those we love.

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A lover tries to stand in well with the pet dog of the house.

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