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Religion is caught, not taught.

William Ralph Inge

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The object of studying philosophy is to know one's own mind, not other peoples.
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In dealing with Englishmen you can be sure of one thing only, that the logical solution will not be adopted.
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Prayer gives a man the opportunity of getting to know a gentleman he hardly ever meets. I do not mean his maker, but himself.
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Don't break the silence unless you can improve on it.
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