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Heart and Science

CHAPTER XXXVI
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Nasty day, isn't it?
Go on! go on!" The general opinion which ranks vanity among the lighter failings of humanity, commits a serious mistake.

Vanity wants nothing but the motive power to develop into absolute wickedness.

Vanity can be savagely suspicious and diabolically cruel.

What are the two typical names which stand revealed in history as the names of the two vainest men that ever lived?
Nero and Robespierre.
In his obscure sphere, and within his restricted means, the vanity of Mrs.Gallilee's music-master had developed its inherent qualities, under her cunning and guarded instigation.

Once set in action, his suspicion of Carmina passed beyond all limits.


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