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"There are charms made only for distant admiration."
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"She reflected she must be completely besotted with Peter, if his laughter could hallow an aspidistra."

"You are a perfect woman, a magical blend of beauty, intelligence, and spirit. Without you, my life is nothing."

"He was generally aware that he had been blessed in her beauty; even in her usual homespun, knee-deep in mud from her garden, or stained and fierce with the blood of her calling, the curve of her bones spoke to his own marrow, and those whisky eyes could make him drunk with a glance. Besides, the mad collieshangie of her hair made him laugh."

"I think it's kinda nice.' And I did. my mom isn't famous for her pies. No, she's famous for defusing a nuclear device in Brussels with only a pair of cuticle scissors and a ponytail holder. Somehow, at the moment, pies seemed cooler."

"Great is our admiration of the orator who speaks with fluency and discretion."

"I haven't seen angels, but I am sure they are not as beautiful as you are."

"Mister, when I see my first lady angel, if God ever sees fit to show me one, it'll be her wings not her face that'll make my mouth fall open. I've already seen the prettiest face that ever could be."

"Between flattery and admiration there often flows a river of contempt."

"When a benevolent mind contemplates the republic of Lycurgus, its admiration is mixed with a degree of horror."

"Rather than critique people, try admiring God's creative handiwork."
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"It is not true that people are naturally equal for no two people can be together for even a half an hour without one acquiring an evident superiority over the other."

"In order that all men may be taught to speak the truth, it is necessary that all likewise should learn to hear it."

"Those who attain any excellence, commonly spend life in one pursuit; for excellence is not often gained upon easier terms."

"Our desires always increase with our possessions. The knowledge that something remains yet unenjoyed impairs our enjoyment of the good before us."
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