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The wisest among us is a fool in some things.

Samuel Richardson

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Samuel Richardson
Age: 73 †
Born: 1687
Born: August 19
Died: 1761
Died: July 4
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To be a clergyman, and all that is compassionate and virtuous, ought to be the same thing.
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It is but shaping the bribe to the taste, and every one has his price.
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Distresses, however heavy at the time, appear light, and even joyous, to the reflecting mind, when worthily overcome.
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Vast is the field of Science... the more a man knows, the more he will find he has to know.
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Parents cannot expect advice to have the same force upon their children as experience has upon themselves.
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A good man will honor him who lives up to his religious profession, whatever it be.
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A fop takes great pains to hang out a sign, by his dress, of what he has within.
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Great allowances ought to be made for the petulance of persons labouring under ill-health.
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We are all very ready to believe what we like.
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The English, the plain English, of the politest address of a gentleman to a lady is, I am now, dear Madam, your humble servant: Pray be so good as to let me be your Lord and Master.
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