Quote by Robert Hall
In the power of fixing the attention lies the most precious of the

In the power of fixing the attention lies the most precious of the intellectual habits. – Robert Hall

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Of all the species of literary composition, perhaps biography is the most delightful. The attention concentrated on one individual gives a unity to the materials of which it is composed, which is wanting in general history. – Robert Hall

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History
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Rising health care spending occurs because it is beneficial, not a burden on the economy. – Robert Hall

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Health
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War is nothing less than a temporary repeal of the principles of virtue. It is a system out of which almost all the virtues are excluded, and in which nearly all the vices are included. – Robert Hall

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War
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Other Quotes from
power
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All things are subject to interpretation whichever interpretation prevails at a given time is a function of power and not truth. – Friedrich Nietzsche

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power

The king goes as far as he may, not as far as he could. – Proverb

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power

These years in silence and reflection made me stronger and reminded me that acceptance has to come from within and that this kind of truth gives me the power to conquer emotions I didnt even know existed. – Ricky Martin

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power

Communism has never come to power in a country that was not disrupted by war or corruption, or both. – John F. Kennedy

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power

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Death is a debt we all must pay. – Euripides

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Hate less, live longer. – Terri Guillemets

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Hate

The perfect date for me would be staying at home, making a big picnic in bed, eating Wotsits and cookies while watching cable TV. – Kim Kardashian

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Home

I would not know how I am supposed to feel about many stories if not for the fact that the TV news personalities make sad faces for sad stories and happy faces for happy stories. – Dave Barry

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sad