The lowest and vilest alleys of London do not present a more dreadful record of sin than does the smiling and beautiful countryside.

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The love of books is among the choicest gifts of the gods.

The love of books is among the choicest gifts of the gods.

When you have eliminated the impossible whatever remains however improbable must be the truth.

When you have eliminated the impossible whatever remains however improbable must be the truth.

A trusty comrade is always of use, and a chronicler still more so.

A trusty comrade is always of use, and a chronicler still more so.

Depend upon it there comes a time when for every addition of knowledge you forget something that yo

Depend upon it, there comes a time when for every addition of knowledge you forget something that you knew before. It is of the highest importance therefore not to have useless facts elbowing out the useful ones.

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    Wisdom is better than wit, and in the long run will certainly  have the laugh on her side.

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