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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

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Sisters
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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

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

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Choice

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

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

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Choice

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Every year, if not every day, we have to wager our salvation upon some prophecy based upon imperfect knowledge. – Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

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The truth has never been of any real value to any human being – it is a symbol for mathematicians and philosophers to pursue. In human relations kindness and lies are worth a thousand truths. – Graham Greene

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The other thing about FEMA, my understanding is that it was supposed to move into the Department of Homeland Security… and be what it was, but also having a lot of lateral communication with all those others involved in that issue of homeland security. – Warren Rudman

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communication