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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

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

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You and I are essentially infinite choice-makers. In every moment of our existence, we are in that field of all possibilities where we have access to an infinity of choices. – Deepak Chopra

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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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Refuse the evil, and choose the good. Isaiah 7:15 – Bible

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