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"Most critical writing is drivel and half of it is dishonest. It is a short cut to oblivion, anyway. Thinking in terms of ideas destroys the power to think in terms of emotions and sensations."
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"It is in our authority and power to stop torment and sickness and deliver people from vanity."

"All human beings wield influence-a powerful sword granted at birth. Wield your sword with care."
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"The law isn't justice. It's a very imperfect mechanism. If you press exactly the right buttons and are also lucky, justice may show up in the answer. A mechanism is all the law was ever intended to be."

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