"Was all human endeavor then, even the beautiful of the world, of so little consequence compared with murder?"

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“o anyone who weeps, life has some importance.”

“It's a useful habit to never believe more than half of what people tell you, and not to concern yourself with the rest. Rather keep your mind free and your path your own.”

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“You should deny facts if they're inconvenient.”

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