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“And the heart that is soonest awake to the flowers is always the first to be touch'd by the thorns.”

Thomas Moore · Nature

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Thomas Moore

Study until twenty-five, investigation until forty, profession until sixty, at which age I would have him retired on a double allowance.

Age

Thomas Moore

Bastard Freedom waves Her fustian flag in mockery over slaves.

Freedom

Thomas Moore

Wisdom and deep intelligence require an honest appreciation of mystery.

Intelligence

Thomas Moore

Romantic love is an illusion. Most of us discover this truth at the end of a love affair or else when the sweet emotions of love lead us into marriage and then turn down their flames.

Love