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Quote by Thomas Jefferson
One loves to possess arms, though they hope never to have occasion

One loves to possess arms, though they hope never to have occasion for them. – Thomas Jefferson

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Hope is a flatterer, but the most upright of all parasites for she frequents the poor mans hut, as well as the palace of his superior. – William Shenstone

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I do insist on making what I hope is sense so theres always a coherent narrative or argument that the reader can follow. – Howard Nemerov

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He is the best physician who is the most ingenious inspirer of hope. – Samuel Taylor Coleridge

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Ive flown across America, Ive scaled fences, Ive stood under windows and gone out of my way hundreds of times. Im a hopeless romantic. Theres no hope for me. – Joel Madden

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I enjoy racing historic motorcars from the 50s and 60s. The seed of my interest was planted when I was about 12 years old and took over my mothers Morris Minor. I drove it around my fathers farm. But my favorite car is still a McLaren F1, which I have had for 10 years. – Rowan Atkinson

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I know this sounds generic, but Im so happy to be home with my husband, my family, and my dog. – Fergie

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Some great men owe most of their greatness to the ability of detecting in those they destine for their tools the exact quality of strength that matters for their work. – Joseph Conrad

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