Quote by Henry Adams
American society is a sort of flat, fresh-water pond which absorbs

American society is a sort of flat, fresh-water pond which absorbs silently, without reaction, anything which is thrown into it. – Henry Adams

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The very word secrecy is repugnant in a free and open society and we are as a people inherently and historically opposed to secret societies, to secret oaths, and to secret proceedings. – John F. Kennedy

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In our society, the women who break down barriers are those who ignore limits. – Arnold Schwarzenegger

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If more people were actively engaged in advocating their positions I think wed have a better society. – Jeb Bush

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