How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.
Who would ever think that so much went on in the soul of a young girl?
Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person's character lies in their own hands.
If I read a book that impresses me, I have to take myself firmly by the hand before I mix with other people, otherwise they would think my mind rather queer.
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