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It must be admitted that there are some parts of the soul which we

It must be admitted that there are some parts of the soul which we must entirely paralyze before we can live happily in this world. – Nicolas Chamfort

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It is commonly supposed that the art of pleasing is a wonderful aid in the pursuit of fortune but the art of being bored is infinitely more successful. – Nicolas Chamfort

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The enthusiastic, to those who are not, are always something of a trial. – Alban Goodier

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When we are born, we cry that we are come to this great stage of fools. – William Shakespeare, King Lear

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Men hate to be misunderstood, and to be understood makes them furious. – Edgar Saltus

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My pessimism extends to the point of even suspecting the sincerity of the pessimists. – Jean Rostand

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