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James Boswell Quotes: Those who would extirpate evil from the world know little of human nature. As well might punch be palatable without souring as existence agreeable without care.
         

Those who would extirpate evil from the world know little of human nature. As well might punch be palatable without souring as existence agreeable without care.


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No, Sir, claret is the liquor for boys; port for men: but he who aspires to be a hero must drink brandy. In the first place brandy will do soonest for a man what drinking can do for him.



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I have discovered that we may be in some degree whatever character we choose. Besides, practice forms a man to anything.



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I, who have no sisters or brothers, look with some degree of innocent envy on those who may be said to be born to friends.



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The pleasure of gratifying whim is very great. It is known only by those who are whimsical.



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Melancholy cannot be clearly proved to others, so it is better to be silent about it.



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This page presents the quote "Those who would extirpate evil from the world know little of human nature. As well might punch be palatable without souring as existence agreeable without care.". Author of this quote is James Boswell. This quote is about existence, human nature, evil, might, care, world,.