In my opinion, it was chiefly owing to their deep contemplation in their silent retreats in the days of youth that the old Indian orators acquired the habit of carefully arranging their thoughts.They listened to the warbling of birds and noted the grandeur and the beauties of the forest. The majestic clouds__hich appear like mountains of granite floating in the air__he golden tints of a summer evening sky, and the changes of nature, possessed a mysterious significance.All of this combined to furnish ample matter for reflection to the contemplating youth.
Noise proves nothing. Often a hen who has merely laid an egg cackles as if she laid an asteroid.
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Noise proves nothing. Often a hen who has merely laid an egg cackles as if she laid an asteroid.
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