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But words are things, and a small drop of ink, Falling like dew, upon a thought, produces That which makes thousands, perhaps millions, think. ↗

— George Byron

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Every day confirms my opinion on the superiority of a vicious life, and if Virtue is not its own reward, I don't know any other stipend annexed to it. ↗

— George Byron

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For pleasures past I do not grieve, nor perils gathering near; My greatest grief is that I leave nothing that claims a tear. ↗

— Lord Byron

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The easiest person to deceive is one's self. ↗

— Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton

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The prudent person may direct a state, but it is the enthusiast who regenerates or ruins it. ↗

— Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton

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The worship of youth has diminished - perhaps generally - in recent years. ↗

— Vince Cable

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I feel like the same person, but I feel as if I need to work twice as much now. ↗

— Miguel Cabrera

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The fact is that great musical pieces take and hold the stage because they provide great emotional experiences. ↗

— Sarah Caldwell

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The highest purpose is to have no purpose at all. This puts one in accord with nature, in her manner of operation. ↗

— John Cage

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I bought a Yamaha-1 and I was doing 180 miles per hour home on the 405 and that's really, really crazy but I did it. ↗

— Nicolas Cage

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