"The author of Amelia, the most singular genius which their island ever produced, whose works it has long been the fashion to abuse in public and to read in secret."

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“Translation is at best an echo.”

“If you must commit suicide – and there is no knowing to what people may be brought – always contrive to do it as decorously as possible; the decencies, whether of life or of death, should never be lost sight of.”

“I have always been a friend to hero-worship; it is the only rational one, and has always been in use amongst civilized people.”

“Smoking has a sedative effect upon the nerves, and enables a man to bear the sorrows of this life not only decently, but dignifiedly.”

“I often think I should like to have another rally—one more rally, and then—but there’s a time for all things—youth will be served, every dog has his day, and mine has been a fine one—let me be content.”

“There's the wind on the heath, brother; if I could only feel that, I would gladly live for ever.”

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