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Next to the love of God, the love of country is the best preventiv

Next to the love of God, the love of country is the best preventive of crime. – George Borrow

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The Germans are the most philosophic people in the world, and the greatest smokers: now I trace their philosophy to their smoking. Smoking has a sedative effect upon the nerves, and enables a man to bear the sorrows of this life (of which every one has his share) not only decently, but dignifiedly. – George Borrow

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I realize that patriotism is not enough. I must have no hatred or bitterness towards anyone. – Edith Cavell

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