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  1. Of course he wasn't dead. He could never be dead until she herself had finished feeling and thinking. The kiss of his memory made pictures …
  2. Mama exhorted her children at every opportunity to 'jump at de sun.' We might not land on the sun, but at least we would get off the ground.
  3. There are years that ask questions and years that answer.
  4. Research is formalized curiosity. It is poking and prying with a purpose. It is a seeking that he who wishes may know the cosmic secrets of…
  5. 'Well, Ah see Mouth-Almighty is still sittin' in de same place. And Ah reckon they got me up in they mouth now.' 'Yes indeed. You know if y…
  6. Love, I find is like singing. Everybody can do enough to satisfy themselves, though it may not impress the neighbors as being very much.
  7. Ships at a distance have every man's wish on board.
  8. I accept this idea of democracy. I am all for trying it out. It must be a good thing if everybody praises it like that. If our government h…

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