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Quote by Jane Austen
General benevolence, but not general friendship, made a man what h

General benevolence, but not general friendship, made a man what he ought to be. – Jane Austen

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Nobody can tell what I suffer! But it is always so. Those who do not complain are never pitied. – Jane Austen

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Surprises are foolish things. The pleasure is not enhanced and the inconvenience is often considerable. – Jane Austen

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It takes a long time to grow an old friend. – John Leonard

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To be capable of steady friendship or lasting love, are the two greatest proofs, not only of goodness of heart, but of strength of mind. – William Hazlitt

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Nothing but heaven itself is better than a friend who is really a friend. – Plautus

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What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies. – Aristotle

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Women are wiser than men because they know less and understand more. – James Thurber

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The trick with computers I think, is to approach old and new things with the same reverence as you would like your favourite chair and not be seduced by the constant innovation otherwise you never do anything. – Colin Greenwood

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Superstition is only the fear of belief, while religion is the confidence. – Marguerite Blessington

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