Elijah Parish Lovejoy

If I know my own heart, I do now feel the necessity of resigning myself into the hands of my God, to mould and guide me at His will; tho I dare not say that I am, at present, willing to do it.

American Clergyman

William Whipple

I fear a permanent Confederation will never be settled; tho the most material articles are I think got thro', so as to give great offence to some, but to my Satisfaction.

American Politician

Thomas Traherne

Happiness was not made to be boasted, but enjoyed. Therefore tho others count me miserable, I will not believe them if I know and feel myself to be happy; nor fear them.

British Clergyman

John Clare

I am gennerally understood tho I do not use that awkward squad of pointings called commas colons semicolons etc.

English Poet

Used mostly in casual conversations among friends or on social media.

Informal Usage

Connects two statements with opposing or contrasting ideas for effect.

Contrast Connector

Conveys a laid-back attitude or lightens the tone when discussing negatives.

Emotional Nuance

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