Humor is the only test of gravity, and gravity of humor, for a subject which will not bear raillery is suspicious, and a jest which will not bear serious examination is false wit.

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Between friends there is no need of justice.

Between friends there is no need of justice.

The actuality of thought is life

The actuality of thought is life.

Wishing to be friends is quick work but friendship is slow-ripening fruit.

Wishing to be friends is quick work but friendship is slow-ripening fruit.

What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies.

What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies.

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    Problems that remain persistently insoluble should always be suspected as questions asked in the wrong way

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