There is no surer way to misread any document than to read it literally. As nearly as we can, we must put ourselves in the place of those who uttered the words, and try to divine how they would have dealt with the unforeseen situation; and, evidence of what they would have done, they are by no means final.
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An humble knowledge of thyself is a surer way to God than a deep search after learning.
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Today I bent the truth to be kind, and I have no regret, for I am far surer of what is kind than I am of what is true.
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This...is the surer, safer, saner way of meditation. For, when the mind is absent from the body it is present with thy Lord, thy purposes, thy hopes.
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As a rule, there is no surer way to the dislike of men than to behave well where they have behaved badly.
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I have found out that there ain't no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them.
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