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Emotion turning back on itself, and not leading on to thought or a

Emotion turning back on itself, and not leading on to thought or action, is the element of madness. – John Sterling

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The worst education which teaches self-denial, is better than the best which teaches everything else, and not that. – John Sterling

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Sentimentality–thats what we call the sentiment we dont share. – Graham Greene

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