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    The unicorn is a very fierce beast with only one horn. To capture it a virgin maid is placed in the field. The unicorn approaches her, and resting in her lap, is so taken.

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It is a perplexing and unpleasant truth that when men already have "something worth fighting for," they do not feel read more

It is a perplexing and unpleasant truth that when men already have "something worth fighting for," they do not feel like fighting.

by Eric Hoffer Found in: Society Quotes,
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For it is most true that a natural and secret hatred and
aversation towards society in any man, hath read more

For it is most true that a natural and secret hatred and
aversation towards society in any man, hath somewhat of the
savage beast.

by Francis Bacon Found in: Society Quotes,
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Anyone taken as an individual, is tolerably sensible and reasonable- as a member of a crowd, he at once becomes read more

Anyone taken as an individual, is tolerably sensible and reasonable- as a member of a crowd, he at once becomes a blockhead.

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The worst thing that can happen to a good cause is, not to be skillfully attacked, but to be ineptly read more

The worst thing that can happen to a good cause is, not to be skillfully attacked, but to be ineptly defended.

by Frederic Bastiat Found in: Society Quotes,
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Specialization is for insects.

Specialization is for insects.

by Robert Heinlein Found in: Society Quotes,
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What is the use of a house if you haven't got a tolerable planet to put it on?

What is the use of a house if you haven't got a tolerable planet to put it on?

by Henry David Thoreau Found in: Society Quotes,
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Facts do not "speak for themselves." They speak for or against competing theories. Facts divorced from theories or visions are read more

Facts do not "speak for themselves." They speak for or against competing theories. Facts divorced from theories or visions are mere isolated curiosities.

by Thomas Sowell Found in: Society Quotes,
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The best way to turn a woman's head is to tell her she has a beautiful profile.

The best way to turn a woman's head is to tell her she has a beautiful profile.

by Sacha Guitry Found in: Society Quotes,
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The classes and the masses.

The classes and the masses.

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