Imagination was given man to compensate for what he is not, and a sense of humor to console him for what he is.

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A man cannot speak to his son but as a father to his wife but as a husband to his enemy but upon te

A man cannot speak to his son but as a father, to his wife but as a husband, to his enemy but upon terms, whereas a friend may speak as the case requires, and not as it sorteth with the person.

Certainly it is a heaven upon earth to have a man's mind to move in charity rest in providence and

Certainly it is a heaven upon earth to have a man's mind to move in charity, rest in providence and turn upon the poles of truth.

A just fear of an imminent danger though there be no blow given is a lawful cause of war

A just fear of an imminent danger, though there be no blow given, is a lawful cause of war

In taking revenge a man is but even with his enemy, but in passing it over he is superior

In taking revenge a man is but even with his enemy, but in passing it over he is superior.

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    Man suffers only because he takes seriously what the gods made for fun.

    Man suffers only because he takes seriously what the gods made for fun.

    You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book.

    You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book.

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