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Quote by William Cowper
Candid and generous and just. Boys care but little whom they trust

Candid and generous and just. Boys care but little whom they trust. An error soon corrected — for who but learns in riper years. That man, when smoothest he appears, is most to be suspected? – William Cowper

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The earth was made so various, that the mind Of desultory man, studious of change, And pleased with novelty, might be indulged. – William Cowper

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How much a dunce that has been sent to roam, excels a dunce that has been kept at home. – William Cowper

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If Romney explains why where we are with Obama is unacceptable, why whither we are tending is even worse – and why his own alternative path forward is superior – then we trust the American people to make the right choice in November. – Bill Kristol

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I can trust my friends These people force me to examine myself, encourage me to grow. – Cher

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Being taken for granted can be a compliment. It means that youve become a comfortable, trusted person in another persons life. – Joyce Brothers

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Use gentle means before you come to extremity, and whatever lesson you work him, and never take above half his strength, nor ride him till he is weary, but a little at a time and often. – William Cavendish

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