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Quote by Irving Babbitt
We must not, however, be like the leaders of the great romantic re

We must not, however, be like the leaders of the great romantic revolt who, in their eagerness to get rid of the husk of convention, disregarded also the humane aspiration. – Irving Babbitt

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Act strenuously, would appear to be our faith, and right thinking will take care of itself. – Irving Babbitt

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For behind all imperialism is ultimately the imperialistic individual, just as behind all peace is ultimately the peaceful individual. – Irving Babbitt

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But romantic vision can also lead one away from certain very hard, ugly truths about life that are important to know. – Donna Tartt

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…I can forget my very existence in a deep kiss of you. – Byron Caldwell Smith, letter to Kate Stephens

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