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If the nocturnal emission does not occur, the sexual desires are certain to return to occupy the waking hours more or less completely.— The Biology, Physiology and Sociology of Reproduction Also Sexual Hygiene with Special Reference to the Male
In different songs the names of different kings occur, and we see several generations of royal families pass away before us with different generations of poets.— Chips From A German Workshop - Volume I Essays on the Science of Religion
There are two classes of people who hope to do something--one waits for the opportunity to occur, the other goes in search of it and seldom fails in the search.— The Grateful Indian And other Stories
"[29] In all the literature of all the states equivalent statements occur, although they are not so naοvely expressed.— Folkways A Study of the Sociological Importance of Usages, Manners, Customs, Mores, and Morals
If changes in life conditions occur, the interests to be served change.— Folkways A Study of the Sociological Importance of Usages, Manners, Customs, Mores, and Morals

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