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Now, the essence, the very spirit of Christmas is that we first make believe a thing is so, and lo, it presently turns out to be so. – Stephen Leacock

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Christmas
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Electricity is of two kinds, positive and negative. The difference is, I presume, that one comes a little more expensive, but is more durable the other is a cheaper thing, but the moths get into it. – Stephen Leacock

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positive
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A half truth, like half a brick, is always more forcible as an argument than a whole one. It carries better. – Stephen Leacock

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Trust
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As a former attorney general. I have the greatest respect for the criminal justice system. But it is not good at intelligence gathering. – Kelly Ayotte

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The PATRIOT Act brought down the wall separating intelligence agencies from law enforcement and other entities charged with protecting the Nation from terrorism. – Chris Chocola

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Intelligence

Successful organizations, including the Military, have learned that the higher the risk, the more necessary it is to engage everyones commitment and intelligence. – Margaret J. Wheatley

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Intelligence

Intelligence recognizes what has happened. Genius recognizes what will happen. – John Ciardi

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Intelligence

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