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The noisy and extensive scene of crowds without company, and
dissipation without pleasure.
The noisy and extensive scene of crowds without company, and
dissipation without pleasure.
One might speak to great length of the three corners of realitywhat was seen, what was thought to be seen, read more
One might speak to great length of the three corners of realitywhat was seen, what was thought to be seen, and what was thought ought to be seen.
A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.
A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.
Dreaming only makes reality seem worse!
Dreaming only makes reality seem worse!
The test of civilization is the estimate of woman. Among savages she is a slave. In the dark ages of read more
The test of civilization is the estimate of woman. Among savages she is a slave. In the dark ages of Christianity she is a toy and a sentimental goddess. With increasing moral light, and greater liberty, and more universal justice, she begins to develop as an equal human being.
The human race has had long experience and a fine tradition in surviving adversity. But we now face a task read more
The human race has had long experience and a fine tradition in surviving adversity. But we now face a task for which we have little experience, the task of surviving prosperity.
The strongest man upon Earth is he who stands most alone.
The strongest man upon Earth is he who stands most alone.
You can only cure retail but you can prevent wholesale.
You can only cure retail but you can prevent wholesale.
Credulity is belief in slight evidence, with no evidence, or against evidence.
Credulity is belief in slight evidence, with no evidence, or against evidence.