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Debate is masculine, conversation is feminine.

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Amos Bronson Alcott
Age: 88 †
Born: 1799
Born: November 29
Died: 1888
Died: March 4
Philosopher
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The fable runs that the gods mix our pains and pleasure in one cup, and thus mingle for us the adulterate immortality which we alone are permitted here to enjoy. Voluptuous raptures, could we prolong these at pleasure, would dissipate and dissolve us. A sip is the most that mortals are permitted from any goblet of delight.
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Debate is angular, conversation circular and radiant of the underlying unity.
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Traveling is no fool's errand to him who carries his eyes and itinerary along with him.
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There are truths that shield themselves behind veils, and are best spoken by implication. Even the sun veils himself in his own rays to blind the gaze of the too curious starer.
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Many can argue - not many converse.
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Creeds, like other goods, pass by inheritance to descendants.
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One's life should be sufficiently interesting to furnish entertainment in the record.
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A chaste generation would restore Paradise.
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Wherever comes man comes tragedy and comedy also.
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Right is the royal ruler alone and he who rules with least restraint comes nearest to empire.
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Inspiration must find answering inspiration.
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None can teach admirably if not loving his task.
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Genius--the free and harmonious play of all the faculties of a human being.
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The richest minds need not large libraries.
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