"Abstinence is as easy for me as temperance would be difficult."

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"Abstinence is as easy for me as temperance would be difficult."

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"None are happy but by the anticipation of change. The change itself is nothing when we have made it the next wish is to change again."

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"Clear your mind of "can't.""

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"It is common to overlook what is near by keeping the eye fixed on something remote."

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"What is easy is seldom excellent."

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