Laurence Sterne Quotes About Life
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The circumstances with which every thing in this world is begirt, give every thing in this world its size and shape;--and by tightening it, or relaxing it, this way or that, make the thing to be, what it is--great--little--good--bad--indifferent or not indifferent, just as the case happens.
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A large volume of adventures may be grasped within this little span of life, by him who interests his heart in everything.
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What is the life of man! Is it not to shift from side to side? From sorrow to sorrow? To button up one cause of vexation! And unbutton another!
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I take a simple view of life. It is keep your eyes open and get on with it.
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