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Yet still we hug the dear deceit.

— Nathaniel Cotton

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  1. Thus hand in hand through life we'll go; Its checker'd paths of joy and woe With cautious steps we 'll tread.
  2. Hold the fleet angel fast until he bless thee.
  3. To be resign'd when ills betide, Patient when favours are deni'd, And pleas'd with favours given,- Dear Chloe, this is wisdom's part; This …
  4. If solid happiness we prize, Within our breast this jewel lies, And they are fools who roam. The world has nothing to bestow; From our own …

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Topics in this quote

  • comfort
  • deceit
  • denial
  • psychology
  • self awareness
  • truth

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