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Quote by John Burroughs
Temperament lies behind mood; behind will, lies the fate of charac

Temperament lies behind mood; behind will, lies the fate of character. Then behind both, the influence of family the tyranny of culture; and finally the power of climate and environment; and we are free, only to the extent we rise above these. – John Burroughs

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Travel and society polish one, but a rolling stone gathers no moss, and a little moss is a good thing on a man. – John Burroughs

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Society
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Some scenes you juggle two balls, some scenes you juggle three balls, some scenes you can juggle five balls. The key is always to speak in your own voice. Speak the truth. Thats Acting 101. Then you start putting layers on top of that. – John Burroughs

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Truth
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A true personality . . . is like a robust organism that, with unconscious sureness, seeks out and digests the nourishment appropriate to it and vigorously rejects that which is unsuitable. – Gustav Mahler

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Artistic temperament is the disease that afflicts amateurs. – G. K. Chesterton

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A multiple personality is in a certain sense normal. – George H. Mead

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People with insufficient personalities are fond of cats. These people adore being ignored. – Henry Morgan

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To make your children capable of honesty is the beginning of education. – John Ruskin

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In liberal logic, if life is unfair then the answer is to turn more tax money over to politicians, to spend in ways that will increase their chances of getting reelected. – Thomas Sowell

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Nothing can be more contrary to religion and the clergy than reason and common sense. – Voltaire

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Unless a love of virtue light the flame,
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He hides behind a magisterial air
He own offences, and strips others bare. – William Cowper

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