A man may quarrel with himself alone; that is, by controverting his better instincts and knowledge when brought … - William Ellery Channing

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I am so saddened and grossed out by young women who look like creepy, old aliens because of their new Barbie noses and lips. Is that a smile or a grimace?

William Ellery Channing

A man may quarrel with himself alone; that is, by controverting his better instincts and knowledge when brought face to face with temptation.

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