Quote by William Shenstone
Hope is a flatterer, but the most upright of all parasites for she

Hope is a flatterer, but the most upright of all parasites for she frequents the poor mans hut, as well as the palace of his superior. – William Shenstone

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Laws are generally found to be nets of such a texture, as the little creep through, the great break through, and the middle-sized are alone entangled in it. – William Shenstone

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The best time to frame an answer to the letters of a friend, is the moment you receive them. Then the warmth of friendship, and the intelligence received, most forcibly cooperate. – William Shenstone

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Zealous men are ever displaying to you the strength of their belief, while judicious men are showing you the grounds of it. – William Shenstone

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One must always hope when one is desperate, and doubt when one hopes. – Gustave Flaubert

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Ive flown across America, Ive scaled fences, Ive stood under windows and gone out of my way hundreds of times. Im a hopeless romantic. Theres no hope for me. – Joel Madden

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Everyone who feels stuck in the Obama economy is right to focus on the here and now. And I hope you understand this too, if youre feeling left out or passed by: You have not failed, your leaders have failed you. – Paul Ryan

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A poor man with nothing in his belly needs hope, illusion, more than bread. – Georges Bernanos

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