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It is having in some measure a sort of wit to know how to use the wit of others.

— 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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Laughter is the closest thing to the grace of God.

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