Quote #3339
During the Samuel Johnson days they had big men enjoying small talk; today we...
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Riches and power are but gifts of blind fate, whereas goodness is the result...
Quote #1123
Why is this thus? What is the reason for this thusness?
Quote #2405
We learn from history that we do not learn from history.
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Be not extravagantly high in expression of thy commendations of men thou likest, it...
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History, as an entirety, could only exist in the eyes of an observer outside...
Quote #978
Power tends to corrupt and absolute power corrupts absolutely.
Quote #4424
What is a friend? A single soul dwelling in two bodies.
Quote #11364
Beware the flatterer: he feeds you with an empty spoon.
Quote #18644
Up men to your posts Don’t forget today that you are from old Virginia.