If the world were merely seductive, that would be easy. If it were merely challenging, that would be no problem. But I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day.

Picture Quote by E.B. White

If the world were merely seductive, that would be easy. If it were merely challenging, that would be no problem. But I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day.

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There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never...

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There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never...

How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve...

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How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve...

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed,...

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Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed,...

A smile is a curve that sets everything straight.

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A smile is a curve that sets everything straight.

What's the good of living if you don't try a few things?

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What's the good of living if you don't try a few things?

So many books, so little time.

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So many books, so little time.

When you're in jail, a good friend will be trying to bail you out. A...

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When you're in jail, a good friend will be trying to bail you out. A...

Remember, we're madly in love, so it's all right to kiss me anytime you feel...

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Remember, we're madly in love, so it's all right to kiss me anytime you feel...

I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it.

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I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it.

I love you like a fat kid loves cake!

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I love you like a fat kid loves cake!

Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead

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Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead

Where is human nature so weak as in the bookstore?

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Where is human nature so weak as in the bookstore?

Death's got an Invisibility Cloak?" Harry interrupted again. "So he can sneak up on people,"...

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Death's got an Invisibility Cloak?

Ever notice how 'What the hell' is always the right answer?

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Ever notice how 'What the hell' is always the right answer?

I can't go back to yesterday because I was a different person then.

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I can't go back to yesterday because I was a different person then.

Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint

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Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint

Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and...

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Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and...

Wicked people never have time for reading. It's one of the reasons for their wickedness.

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Wicked people never have time for reading. It's one of the reasons for their wickedness.

Give a man a fire and he's warm for a day, but set fire to...

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Give a man a fire and he's warm for a day, but set fire to...

I do not want people to be very agreeable, as it saves me the trouble...

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I do not want people to be very agreeable, as it saves me the trouble...

The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.

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The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.

Everything I like is either illegal, immoral, fattening, expensive or impossible

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Everything I like is either illegal, immoral, fattening, expensive or impossible