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Quote by James Boswell
I have discovered that we may be in some degree whatever character

I have discovered that we may be in some degree whatever character we choose. Besides, practice forms a man to anything. – James Boswell

Other quotes by James Boswell

For my own part I think no innocent species of wit or pleasantry should be suppressed: and that a good pun may be admitted among the smaller excellencies of lively conversation. – James Boswell

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Humor
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James Boswell
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I, who have no sisters or brothers, look with some degree of innocent envy on those who may be said to be born to friends. – James Boswell

Category:
Sisters
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James Boswell
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Other Quotes from
Choice
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He tells himself over and over again in any choice presented to him, Prefer the hard. This holds good not only in great matters, but also in very small, in fighting by the frozen Danube and in starting the day early. – Marcus Aurelius

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Choice

The world isnt interested in the storms you encountered, but whether or not you brought in the ship. – Raul Armesto

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Choice

Thus we see that the all important thing is not killing or giving life, drinking or not drinking, living in the town or the country, being unlucky or lucky, winning or losing. It is how we win, how we lose, how we live or die, finally, how we choose. – R. H. Blyth

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Choice

Its so hard when I have to, And so easy when I want to. – Sondra Anice Barnes

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Choice

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The screen is a magic medium. It has such power that it can retain interest as it conveys emotions and moods that no other art form can hope to tackle. – Stanley Kubrick

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The easiest kind of relationship is with ten thousand people, the hardest is with one. – Joan Baez

Category:
Love :: Relationships

Jealousy, that dragon which slays love under the pretence of keeping it alive. – Havelock Ellis

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Jealousy

Fate is like a strange, unpopular restaurant, filled with odd waiters who bring you things you never asked for and don’t always like. – Lemony Snicket

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Fate