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Idealism is the noble toga that political gentlemen drape over the

Idealism is the noble toga that political gentlemen drape over their will to power. – Aldous Huxley

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Sons have always a rebellious wish to be disillusioned by that which charmed their fathers. – Aldous Huxley

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The nature of oratory is such that there has always been a tendency among politicians and clergymen to oversimplify complex matters. From a pulpit or a platform even the most conscientious of speakers finds it very difficult to tell the whole truth. – Aldous Huxley

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What with making their way and enjoying what they have won, heroes have no time to think. But the sons of heroes – ah, they have all the necessary leisure. – Aldous Huxley

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I believe in a higher power and I believe in good and bad, right and wrong. You sleep in the bed you make. – Leif Garrett

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