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A wise and salutary neglect.
— Neglect
A wise and salutary neglect.
Give me a look, give me a face,They strike mine eyes, but not my heart.
I consider a good reputation is a great part of the human happiness. Some people, if they are very, very rich can permit themselves certain negligence to their reputations.
His noble negligences teachWhat others' toils despair to reach.
There is a great Man living in this country — a composer. He has solved the problem how to preserve one's self and to learn. He responds to negligence by contempt. He is not forced to accept praise or blame. His name is Ives.
Celerity is never more admiredThan by the negligent.
The negligence of Nature wide and wild,Unbounded beauty to the roving eye.
