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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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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

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Choose the life that is most useful, and habit will make it the most agreeable. – Francis Bacon

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Each person designs his own life, freedom gives him the power to carry out his own designs, and power gives the freedom to interfere with the designs of others. – Eric Berne

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Even as a tortoise draws in its limbs, the wise can draw in their senses at will. – Bhagavad Gita

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I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: Therefore choose life. Deuteronomy 30:19 – Bible

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