We often think ourselves inconsistent creatures, when we are the furthest from it, and all the variety of … - Laurence Sterne

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I picked up this book called Blue Mountain, supposed to be a really good book on the Civil War.

Laurence Sterne

We often think ourselves inconsistent creatures, when we are the furthest from it, and all the variety of shapes and contradictory appearances we put on, are in truth but so many different attempts to gratify the same governing appetite.

Creatures, Different, Furthest, Governing, Shapes, Thinking

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I take a simple view of life. It is keep your eyes open and get on with it.

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Respect for ourselves guides our morals, respect for others guides our manners.

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What a large volume of adventures may be grasped within this little span of life by him who interests his heart in every thing, and who, having eyes to see, what time and chance are perpetually holding out to him as he journeyeth on his way, misses nothing he can fairly lay his hands on.

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Men tire themselves in pursuit of rest.

Men, Pursuit, Rest, Tire

Only the brave know how to forgive. . . a coward never forgave; it is not in his nature.

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