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Nature loves a burst of energy.
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The whole aim of practical politics is to keep the populace alarmed (and hence...
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Among the virtues and vices that make up the British character, we have one...
Quote #14776
A good book is the precious life-blood of the master spirit, embalmed and treasured...
Quote #13013
I live for books.
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It’s interesting to think that my ancestors used to live in the trees, like...
Quote #24930
Time is a sort of river of passing events, and strong is its current...
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Think where man’s glory most begins and ends, And say my glory was I...
Quote #20927
The gaudy, blabbing, and remorseful day Is crept into the bosom of the sea.
Quote #3700
A sympathetic Scot summed it all up very neatly in the remark, “You should...