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“ We are really so prejudiced by our educations, that, as the ancients deified their heroes, we deify their madmen. ”

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Ridicule is the best test of truth.

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In matters of religion and matrimony I never give advice, because I will not have anybody's torments in this world or the next laid to my charge.

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Let blockheads read what blockheads wrote.

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You will find that reason, which always ought to direct mankind, seldom does; but that passions and weaknesses commonly usurp its seat, and rule in its stead.

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