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Famous quotes containing the word cured:

    Those that have had great passions esteem themselves for the rest of their lives fortunate—and unfortunate—in being cured of them.
    François, Duc De La Rochefoucauld (1613–1680)

    I am now quite cured of seeking pleasure in society, be it country or town. A sensible man ought to find sufficient company in himself.
    Emily Brontë (1818–1848)

    So long as a person who has made mistakes ... honestly and sincerely wishes to be cured and to mend his ways, we should welcome him and cure his sickness so that he can become a good comrade. We can never succeed if we just let ourselves go and lash at him.
    Mao Zedong (1893–1976)