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The first temptation, upon meeting an old friend after many years, is always to - look the other way.
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Friend
First
Meeting
Old
Temptation
Years
Memories are like stones, time and distance erode them like acid.
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Time
Memories
'Mad' is a term we use to describe a man who is obsessed with one idea and nothing else.
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Idea
Man
Nothing
If we have anything kind to say, any tender sentiment to express, we feel a sense of shame.
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Sense
Sentiment
Shame
I think the family is the place where the most ridiculous and least respectable things in the world go on.
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Family
World
All of us are mad. If it weren't for the fact every one of us is slightly abnormal, there wouldn't be any point in giving each person a separate name.
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Fact
Giving
Name
Murderers, in general, are people who are consistent, people who are obsessed with one idea and nothing else.
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People
Idea
Nothing
Who cares about great marks left behind? We have one life... just one. Our life. We have nothing else.
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Life
Nothing
This free will business is a bit terrifying anyway. It's almost pleasanter to obey, and make the most of it.
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Business
Free will
There is no forgiveness in nature.
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Forgiveness
Nature
There is always a certain peace in being what one is, in being that completely.
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Peace
Being