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Better murder an infant in its cradle than nurse an unacted desire.


William Blake

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child.”
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PRASOON DWIVEDI i am not rich, but my heart is enough rich that you can stay there for the rest of your life.
PRASOON DWIVEDI Keeping an eye on own self is an Introspection.
JYOTSNAJHA Watching on one’s doing and what he should do for his desires is an Introspection.
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AN ROY We have found spare parts for an IED but the materials were as yet unassembled.
AN ROY If left untouched, nothing may have happened. The explosive material has been sent for testing.
AN ROY It's for all to see that stern police activity has curbed crimes.
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AN ROY We will act in an unbiased manner and take whatever action necessary.
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EPHDAN If he's always on your mind, maybe he's meant to be there.
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ESAN MAGAZINE A woman who is not successful in her own marriage has no advice to give to her younger generations
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Go into it yourself, and see how you would do.

The...
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WILLIAM BLAKE Enthusiastic Admiration is the first Principle of Knowledge and its last.
WILLIAM BLAKE For he hears the lambs innocent call.And he hears the ewes tender reply.He is watchful while they ar...
WILLIAM BLAKE Every tear from every eye / Becomes a babe in Eternity.
WILLIAM BLAKE Seek Love in the pity of others' woe,In the gentle relief of another's care,In the darkness of night...
WILLIAM BLAKE Can I see another's woe, and not be in sorrow, too? Can I see another's grief, and not seek for kind...
WILLIAM BLAKE