Truth is a gem that is found at a great depth; whilst on the surface of the world all things are weighed by the false scale of custom.

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Adversity is the first path to truth.

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If I don't write to empty my mind, I go mad.

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The heart will break, but broken live on.

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What deep wounds ever closed without a scar? The hearts bleed longest, and heals but to wear That which disfigures it.

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I only go out to get me a fresh appetite for being alone.

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She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that's best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes.

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Fools are my theme, let satire be my song.

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Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine.

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Divine in hookas, glorious in a pipe When tipp'd with amber, mellow, rich, and ripe;... Yet thy true lovers more admire by far Thy naked beauties - give me a cigar!

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