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Walter Bagehot

One of the greatest pains to human nature is the pain of a new idea.

One of the greatest pains to human nature is the pain of a new idea.

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William Hazlitt

Man is the only animal that laughs and weeps

Man is the only animal that laughs and weeps; for he is the only animal that is struck with the difference between what things are, and what they ought to be.

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Terminator 2: Judgment Day

It’s in your nature to destroy yourselves.

The Terminator: It’s in your nature to destroy yourselves.

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Emma

Human nature is so well disposed towards those who are in interesting situations

Human nature is so well disposed towards those who are in interesting situations, that a young person, who either marries or dies, is sure of being kindly spoken of.