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I was bold in the pursuit of knowledge, never fearing to follow truth and reason to whatever results they led, and bearding every authority which stood in their way.
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The moment a person forms a theory, his imagination sees in every object only the traits that favor that theory.
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Perseverance in object, though not by the most direct way, is often more laudable than perpetual changes, as often as the object shifts light.
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A good cause is often injured more by ill-timed efforts of its friends than by the arguments of its enemies. Persuasion, perseverance and patience are the best advocates on questions depending on the will of others.
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It is wonderful how much may be done if we are always doing.
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