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We know, Mr. Weller -- we, who are men of the world -- that a good

We know, Mr. Weller — we, who are men of the world — that a good uniform must work its way with the women, sooner or later. – Charles Dickens

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There is a drowsy state, between sleeping and waking, when you dream more in five minutes with your eyes half open, and yourself half conscious of everything that is passing around you, than you would in five nights with your eyes fast closed and your senses wrapt in perfect unconsciousness. – Charles Dickens

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