Quote #5

He mobilized the English language and sent it into battle.

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  1. No one can terrorize a whole nation, unless we are all his accomplices.
  2. Everyone is a prisoner of his own experiences. No one can eliminate prejudices - just recognize them.
  3. If we confuse dissent with disloyalty - if we deny the right of the individual to be wrong, unpopular, eccentric or unorthodox - if we deny…
  4. The politician in my country seeks votes, affection and respect, in that order:. With few notable exceptions, they are simply men who want …
  5. The politician is : trained in the art of inexactitude. His words tend to be blunt or rounded, because if they have a cutting edge they may…
  6. Good night, and good luck.
  7. After last night's debate, the reputation of Messieurs Lincoln and Douglas is secure.
  8. This... is London.

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