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"The glutton usually realizes that gout is ever ready to pounce, and that alcohol is bad for him. But possible disaster weighs light in the scale against certain pleasure."
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"It is astounding what power being kind, mannered, polite and considerate has in transforming your life."

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"One is said to be enlightened with the Right Knowledge when his conduct is appropriate in any situation."

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