Some people stay longer in an hour than others do in a month.
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We live, but a world has passed awayWith the years that perished to make us men.William Howells
Her mouth is a honey-blossom,No doubt, as the poet singsBut within her lips, the petals,Lurks a cruel bee that stings.
William Howells
Now I know that so long as we have social inequality we shall have snobs we shall have men who bully and truckle, and women who snub and crawl. I know that it is futile to, spurn them, or lash them for trying to get on in the world, and that the world is what it must be from the selfish motives which underlie our economic life.
William Howells
Lord, for the erring thought Not into evil wrought Lord, for the wicked will Betrayed and baffled still For the heart from itself kept, Our thanksgiving accept.
William Howells
Yes, people that have convictions are difficult. Fortunately, they're rare.
William Howells
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