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There is no deception on the part of the woman, where a man bewilders himself: if he deludes his own wits, I can certainly acquit the women. Whatever man allows his mind to dwell upon the imprint his imagination has foolishly taken of women, is fanning the flames within himself -- and, since the woman knows nothing about it, she is not to blame. For if a man incites himself to drown, and will not restrain himself, it is not the water's fault.
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― Confessio Amantis, Volume 1
― Confessio Amantis, Volume 1
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If it is necessary sometimes to lie to others, it is always despicable to lie to oneself.
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― The Painted Veil
― The Painted Veil
