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Henry James Quotes: We work in the dark -- we do what we can -- we give what we have.
         

We work in the dark -- we do what we can -- we give what we have.


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Do not mind anything that anyone tells you about anyone else. Judge everyone and everything for yourself.



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I'm yours for ever--for ever and ever. Here I stand; I'm as firm as a rock. If you'll only trust me, how little you'll be disappointed. Be mine as I am yours.



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