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To make good use of life, one should have in youth the experience of advanced years, and in old age the vigor of youth.

— Stanisław Leszczyński

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Presumption should never make us neglect that which appears easy to us, nor despair make us lose courage at the sight of difficulties.

Religion has nothing more to fear than not being sufficiently understood.

Science when well digested is nothing but good sense and reason.

To believe with certainty we must begin with doubting.

Long ailments wear out pain, and long hopes joy.

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