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Light comes to us unexpectedly and obliquely. Perhaps it amuses th

Light comes to us unexpectedly and obliquely. Perhaps it amuses the gods to try us. They want to see whether we are asleep. – H.M. Tomlinson

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Most of us, I suppose, are a little nervous of the sea. No matter what its smiles may be, we doubt its friendship. – H.M. Tomlinson

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There is precious little hope to be got out of whatever keeps us industrious, but there is a chance for us whenever we cease work and become stargazers. – H.M. Tomlinson

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What is to give light must endure burning. – Viktor Frankl

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Keep your flame lit, and you will never feel darkness. – J.Parker

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