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Sometimes it's necessary to go a long distance out of the way in order to come back a short distance correctly. - Edward Albee To the vulgar eye, few things are wonderful that are not distant. - Thomas Carlyle Distance sometimes endears friendship and absence sweeteneth it. - James Howell (Howel) Distance either of time or place is sufficient to reconcile weak minds to wonderful relations. - Samuel Johnson (a/k/a Dr. Johnson) ("The Great Cham of Literature") She pleased while distant, but when near she charm'd. - William Shenstone If a proud man makes me keep my distance, the comfort is that he keeps his at the same time. - Jonathan Swift Wishes, like painted landscapes, best delight, Whilst distance recommends them to the sight. Plac'd afar off, they beautiful appear: But show their coarse and nauseous colors near. - Thomas Yalden
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