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Agnes Repplier Author

  • Gender: Female
  • Citizenship: United States
  • Born: Apr 1, 1855
  • Died: Nov 15, 1950

Agnes Repplier (April 1, 1855 - November 15, 1950) was an American essayist born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her essays are esteemed for their scholarship and wit.

Humor distorts nothing, and only false gods are laughed off their earthly pedestals. humor

It is not easy to find happiness in ourselves, and it is not possible to find it elsewhere. happiness

It is as impossible to withhold education from the receptive mind, as it is impossible to force it upon the unreasoning. education

Humor brings insight and tolerance. Irony brings a deeper and less friendly understanding. humor

A kitten is chiefly remarkable for rushing about like mad at nothing whatever, and generally stopping before it gets there. pet

Thanksgiving November 28, 2024

The thankful receiver bears a plentiful harvest. 32 thoughts from William Blake

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Drink and be thankful to the host! What seems insignificant when you have it, is important when you need it. 6 views from Franz Grillparzer

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For what I have received may the Lord make me truly thankful. And more truly for what I have not received. 2 views from Storm Jameson

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To give thanks in solitude is enough. Thanksgiving has wings and goes where it must go. Your prayer knows much more about it than you do. 73 other quotes from Victor Hugo

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