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Quote by George Bancroft
The exact measure of the progress of civilization is the degree in

The exact measure of the progress of civilization is the degree in which the intelligence of the common mind has prevailed over wealth and brute force. – George Bancroft

Other quotes by George Bancroft

Not in vain has Lincoln lived, for he has helped to make this republic an example of justice, with no caste but the caste of humanity. – George Bancroft

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Presidents Day
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George Bancroft
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By common consent gray hairs are a crown of glory; the only object of respect that can never excite envy. – George Bancroft

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Hair
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Common sense is not so common. – Voltaire

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Intelligence

Louis Freeh said on national TV that actionable intelligence could have allowed us to stop the hijackings. – Curt Weldon

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Intelligence

Since the tragedies, the Department of Homeland Security was established to prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, and most importantly, to share intelligence information among government agencies and departments. – Randy Forbes

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Intelligence

The Patriot Act removed major legal barriers that prevented the law enforcement, intelligence, and national defense communities from talking and coordinating their work to protect the American people and our national security. – Jon Porter

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Intelligence

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In a democracy dissent is an act of faith. Like medicine, the test of its value is not in its taste, but in its effects. – J. William Fulbright

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I definitely love that all these car brands are coming out with hybrid forms of every car that they have. Its very awesome because I think it does make a difference, and it doesnt hurt that you save a lot of money on gas. – Lucy Hale

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The highest art is always the most religious, and the greatest artist is always a devout person. – Abraham Lincoln

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A lie is just the truth waiting to be itself. – Terri Guillemets

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