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History is the record of an encounter between character and circumstances.
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The history of the human race, viewed as a whole may be regarded as...
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The word liberal distinguishes whatever nourishes the mind and spirit from the training which...
Quote #11514
More important than learning how to recall things is finding ways to forget things...
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We can be sure that the greatest hope for maintaining equilibrium in the face...
Quote #21389
The ability to focus attention on important things is a defining characteristic of intelligence.
Quote #20457
A censor is a man who knows more than he thinks you ought to.
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Without question, reading has been the foundation of whatever success I’ve had in my...
Quote #7886
As long as there are human beings, there will be the idea of brotherhood...
Quote #21097
Books are hindrances to persisting stupidity.