An author is a fool who, not content with having bored those who have lived with him, insists on boring future generations.
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False happiness renders men stern and proud, and that happiness is never communicated. True happiness renders them kind and sensible, and that happiness is always shared.
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The spirit of politeness is a desire to bring about by our words and manners, that others may be pleased with us and with themselves.
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