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• No pain, no gain.
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  ..All...Gain...Wisk. I believe today I will try....
• And lovelier things have mercy shown To every failing but their ow
  And every woe a tear can claim, Except an erring sister's shame....
• The heart bowed down by weight of woe To weakest hope will cling.
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• Never mind what I said," the Lord spake. "Doth thou listen to every crazy idea that comes thy way?
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• Scott: "You know, I remember a time we had to transport the Dohlman of Elas.
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• Nor peace nor ease the heart can know Which, like the needle true, Turns at the touch of joy or woe, But turning, trembles too.
  -- Mrs. Greville (c. 1793) -- A Prayer for Indifference...