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Men think highly of those who rise rapidly in the world whereas no

Men think highly of those who rise rapidly in the world whereas nothing rises quicker than dust, straw, and feathers. – Lord Byron

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To withdraw myself from myself has ever been my sole, my entire, my sincere motive in scribbling at all. – Lord Byron

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One of the pleasures of reading old letters is the knowledge that they need no answer. – Lord Byron

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