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I am surprised that intelligent men do not see the immense value of good temper in their homes; and am amazed that they will take such pains to have costly houses and fine furniture, and yet sometimes neglect to bring home with them good temper.

I am surprised that intelligent men do not see the immense value of good temper in their homes; and am amazed that they will take such pains to have costly houses and fine furniture, and yet sometimes neglect to bring home with them good temper.

Approximate author period: c. 1835 AD · industrial

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Theodore Parker
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Approximate author period: c. 1835 AD · industrial
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Thoughts: Selected from the writings of favorite authors (1901) (1901 AD)

Complete signed selection 402; printed byline: Theodore Parker; New York: Dodge Publishing Company, 1901

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