The fact is that in order to do any thing in this world wor… - Sydney Smith

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The fact is that in order to do any thing in this world worth doing, we must not stand shivering on the bank thinking of the cold and the danger, but jump in and scramble through as well as we can.

Sydney Smith

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Sydney Smith (3 June 1771 – 22 February 1845) was an English clergyman, critic, philosopher and wit.

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Alternative Names: Reverend Sydney Smith

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The Smiths never had any arms, and have invariably sealed their letters with their thumbs.

Jika anda membuat seseorang bahagia hari ini,
Anda juga membuat dia berbahagia dua puluh tahun lagi, saat ia mengenang peristiwa itu.

Madam, I have been looking for a person who disliked gravy all my life; let us swear eternal friendship.

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