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When the heart flies out before the understanding, it saves the judgment a world of pains.
Laurence Sterne
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— Laurence Sterne

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About Laurence Sterne

Laurence Sterne was a Novelist from Kingdom of Great Britain (1713–1768).

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This quote is attributed to Laurence Sterne, a Novelist from Kingdom of Great Britain.
When did Laurence Sterne live?
Laurence Sterne lived from 1713 – 1768.