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Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing.

Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

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The chief characteristics of the [liberal] attitude are human sympathy, a receptivity to change, and a scientific willingness to follow reason rather than faith. – Chester Bowles, New Republic, 22 July 1946

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By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. – Benjamin Franklin (Thank you, Kyle.)

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Novelties please less than they impress. – Byron, Don Juan, 1824

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Liberal institutions straightway cease from being liberal the moment they are soundly established. – Nietzsche, Twilight of the Idols, 1888

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Be happy, and a reason will come along. – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

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They that sow in tears shall reap joy. Psalms 126:5 – Bible

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Mistakes, scandals, and failures no longer signal catastrophe. The crucial thing is that they be made credible, and that the public be made aware of the efforts being expended in that direction. The marketing immunity of governments is similar to that of the major brands of washing powder. – Jean Baudrillard

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He who is not tempted, what does he know? And he who is not tried, what are the things he knows? Ecclesiasticus – Bible

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