Quote #14124
Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the...
Quote #13808
Civilization is a slow process of adopting the ideas of minorities.
Quote #1028
For four-fifths of our history, our planet was populated by pond scum.
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The fellow that can only see a week ahead is always the popular fellow,...
Quote #2565
Truth is shorter than fiction.
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Chess is a foolish expedient for making idle people believe they are doing something...
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Certain flaws are necessary for the whole. It would seem strange if old friends...
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As Mankind becomes more liberal, they will be more apt to allow that all...
Quote #3347
Most affections are habits or duties we lack the courage to end.
Quote #7770
Natural abilities are like natural plants; they need pruning by study.