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The book which you read from a sense of duty, or because for any reason you must, does not commonly make friends with you.
William Dean Howells
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William Dean Howells
Age: 83 †
Born: 1837
Born: March 1
Died: 1920
Died: May 11
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I know, indeed, of nothing more subtly satisfying and cheering than a knowledge of the real good will and appreciation of others. Such happiness does not come with money, nor does it flow from fine physical state. It cannot be brought. But it is the keenest joy, after all and the toiler's truest and best reward.
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Wisdom and goodness are twin-born, one heart must hold both sisters, never seen apart.
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The conqueror is regarded with awe the wise man commands our respect but it is only the benevolent man that wins our affection.
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