We are therefore blessed with powerful minds yet at the same time cursed, not only to die, but to know that we must.
The act is unjustifiable that either begs for a blessing, or, having succeeded gives no thanksgiving.
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The act is unjustifiable that either begs for a blessing, or, having succeeded gives no thanksgiving.
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