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Fame often makes a writer vain, but seldom makes him proud. ↗

— W. H. Auden

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In relation to a writer, most readers believe in the Double Standard: they may be unfaithful to him as often as they like, but he must never, never be unfaithful to them. ↗

— W. H. Auden

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Because my father was often absent on naval duty, my mother suffered me to do much as I pleased. ↗

— John James Audubon

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Aptitude found in the understanding and is often inherited. Genius coming from reason and imagination, rarely. ↗

— Marcus Aurelius

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Nothing is more deceitful than the appearance of humility. It is often only carelessness of opinion, and sometimes an indirect boast. ↗

— Jane Austen

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Surprises are foolish things. The pleasure is not enhanced, and the inconvenience is often considerable. ↗

— Jane Austen

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But I owe it to the subject to say, that it has long afforded me what philosophy is so often thought, and made, barren of - the fun of discovery, the pleasures of co-operation, and the satisfaction of reaching agreement. ↗

— J. L. Austin

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Mozart often wrote to his family that certain variations or sections of pieces were so successful that they had to be encored immediately, even without waiting for the entire piece to end. ↗

— Emanuel Ax

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But, you know, once you're in government, very often you need to shoulder responsibility. I hope the new Spanish government will think about this and will therefore act accordingly. I really and sincerely hope so. ↗

— Jose Maria Aznar

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The worst men often give the best advice. ↗

— Francis Bacon

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