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To be one's own master is to be the slave of self.


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Time engraves our faces with all the tears we have not shed.

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I'm fond of human beings, but only one at a time.



I love the love of those who are far enough away, it becomes whatever I wish to believe it.

I love the love of those who are far enough away, it becomes whatever I wish to believe it.



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