A little credulity helps one on through life very smoothly. People may flatter themselves just as much by thinking that their faults are always present to other people's minds, as if they believe that the world is always contemplating their individual charms and virtues. Sometimes one likes foolish people for their folly, better than wise people for their wisdom. A wise parent humours the desire for independent action, so as to become the friend and advisor when his absolute rule shall cease. I'll not listen to reason.
Reason always means what someone else has got to say.
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