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We Over-estimate The Conscience Of Our Friend. His Goodness Seems Better Than Our Goodness, His Nature Finer, His Temptations Less. Everything That Is His,--his Name, His Form, His Dress, Books, And Instruments,--fancy Enhances. Our Own Thought Sounds New And Larger From His Mouth.

The God Of Victory Is Said To Be One-handed, But Peace Gives Victory To Both Sides.

I Please Myself With The Graces Of The Winter Scenery, And Believe That We Are As Much Touched By It As By The Genial Influences Of Summer.

Right Is More Beautiful Than Private Affection, And Is Compatible With Universal Wisdom.

Of All Debts, Men Are Least Willing To Pay Their Taxes; What A Satire This Is On Government.