Daniel DefoeThe soul is placed in the body like a rough diamond, and must be polished, or the luster of it will never appear.
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The soul is the most precious thing in the world. It is made of pure gold, and people should take care of it. To keep it shining, they should do all kinds of good deeds. One who does good deeds is like a diamond, which shines more brightly when rubbed with a soft cloth. The soul can be made to shine by doing good deeds.
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