Quote by Laurence Sterne
In solitude the mind gains strength and learns to lean upon itself

In solitude the mind gains strength and learns to lean upon itself. – Laurence Sterne

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I once asked a hermit in Italy how he could venture to live alone, in a single cottage, on the top of a mountain, a mile from any habitation? He replied, that Providence was his next-door neighbor. – Laurence Sterne

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People who overly take care of their health are like misers. They hoard up a treasure which they never enjoy. – Laurence Sterne

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In all human affairs there are efforts, and there are results, and the strength of the effort is the measure of the result. – James Allen

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In view of Chinas growing military strength and intentions, the best way to safeguard Asias permanent peace and prosperity is to have all Asian countries join forces with other democratic countries in the world to form a global community of democracies. – Jim Costa

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Its funny, because in drama school, my greatest strength was my range. So my early career was like that: I played all kinds of different characters. – Lance Reddick

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Only the gentle are ever really strong. – James Dean

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