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You must be fit to give before you can be fit to receive.

~James Stephens

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A woman is a branchy tree and man a singing wind; and from her branches carelessly he takes what he can find.

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Women and birds are able to see without turning their heads, and that is indeed a necessary provision for they are both surrounded by enemies.

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To understand the theory which underlies all things is not sufficient. Theory is but the preparation for practice.

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When a woman speaks to a man about the love she feels for another man, she is not liked.

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Sleep is an excellent way of listening to an opera.

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Finality is death. Perfection is finality. Nothing is perfect. There are lumps in it.

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Originality does not consist in saying what no one has ever said before, but in saying exactly what you think yourself.

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What the heart knows today the head will understand tomorrow.

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A secret is a weapon and a friend.

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Biography

Nationality: Irish

Type: Poet

Born: February 2nd, 1882

Died: December 26th, 1950

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