Miscellaneous quotes
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Fanaticism consists of redoubling your efforts when you have forgotten your aim.
George Santayana1863–1952The Life of Reason: The Phases of Human Progress (1905-1906), Vol. I, Reason in Common SenseIt usually takes more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech.
Traditions are group efforts to keep the unexpected from happening.
When a thing has been said and well said, have no scruple: take it and copy it.
Admiration. Our polite recognition of another’s resemblance to ourselves.
Ambrose Bierce1842–1914The Devil’s Dictionary (1911)It takes a lot of courage to show your dreams to someone else.
There’s a difference between a philosophy and a bumper sticker.
Daniel Webster1782–1852On the Agriculture of England (1840), p. 457Everything in the world may be endured except continued prosperity.
