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Lessons of wisdom have the most power over us when they capture th

Lessons of wisdom have the most power over us when they capture the heart through the groundwork of a story, which engages the passions. – Laurence Sterne

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Religion which lays so many restraints upon us, is a troublesome companion to those who will lay no restraints upon themselves. – Laurence Sterne

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Alas! if the principles of contentment are not within us, the height of station and worldly grandeur will as soon add a cubit to a mans stature as to his happiness. – Laurence Sterne

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