Of the gladdest moments in human life, methinks, is the departure upon a distant journey into unknown lands. Shaking off with one mighty effort the fetters of Habit, the leaden weight of Routine, the cloak of many Cares and the slavery of Civilization, man feels once more happy.
Why don't these translation books just include general phrases that could be applied in a variety of situations like, "Say nothing unless it's in English"?
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