He came by a leap to the goal of purpose not by the toilsome steps of reason. On the instant his headlong spirit declared his purpose: this was the one being for him in all the world: at this altar he would light a lamp of devotion and keep it burning forever.

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Memory is man's greatest friend and worst enemy.

Memory is man's greatest friend and worst enemy.

Imagination is at the root of much that passes for love.

Imagination is at the root of much that passes for love.

Love knows not distance, it hath no continent, its eyes are for the stars.

Love knows not distance, it hath no continent, its eyes are for the stars.

It is not the broken heart that kills but broken pride monseigneur.

It is not the broken heart that kills, but broken pride, monseigneur.

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