Man loves company - even if it is only that of a small burning candle.

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Doubt must be no more than vigilance, otherwise it can become dangerous.

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Even truth needs to be clad in new garments if it is to appeal to a new age.

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We accumulate our opinions at an age when our understanding is at its weakest.

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Nothing is more conducive to peace of mind than not having any opinion at all.

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With prophecies the commentator is often a more important man than the prophet.

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There are very many people who read simply to prevent themselves from thinking.

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Nothing can contribute more to peace of soul than the lack of any opinion whatever.

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A book is a mirror: if an ape looks into it an apostle is hardly likely to look out.

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If people should ever start to do only what is necessary millions would die of hunger.

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