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He has but one great fear that fears to do wrong.

— Christian Nestell Bovee

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At all events, the next best thing to being witty one's self, is to be able to quote another's wit.

Intuitions and Summaries of Thought (1862)

There is, indeed, no wild beast more to be dreaded than a communicative man having nothing to communicate.

Intuitions and Summaries of Thought (1862)

The light in the world comes principally from two sources,—the sun, and the student's lamp.

Intuitions and Summaries of Thought (1862)

There is probably no hell for authors in the next world — they suffer so much from critics and publishers in this.

Intuitions and Summaries of Thought (1862)

It is the passion that is in a kiss that gives to it its sweetness; it is the affection in a kiss that sanctifies it.

Intuitions and Summaries of Thought (1862)

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To fear love is to fear life, and those who fear life are already three parts dead.

Bertrand Russell Marriage and Morals (1929)

Be not afraid of life. Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the fact.

William James The Will to Believe and Other Essays in Popular Philosophy (1897)

There is no governor anywhere; you are all absolutely free. There is no restraint that cannot be escaped.

Robert Anton Wilson

Most intellectual people do not believe in God, but they fear him just the same.

Wilhelm Reich Philosophy : An Introduction to the Art of Wondering (2005)

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