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Quote by Francis Bacon
The root of all superstition is that men observe when a thing hits

The root of all superstition is that men observe when a thing hits, but not when it misses. – Francis Bacon

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People usually think according to their inclinations, speak according to their learning and ingrained opinions, but generally act according to custom. – Francis Bacon

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But men must know, that in this theatre of mans life it is reserved only for God and angels to be lookers on. – Francis Bacon

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Liberate the minds of men and ultimately you will liberate the bodies of men. – Marcus Garvey

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Men feel that cruelty to the poor is a kind of cruelty to animals. They never feel that it is an injustice to equals nay it is treachery to comrades. – Gilbert K. Chesterton

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Time is the most valuable thing on earth: time to think, time to act, time to extend our fraternal relations, time to become better men, time to become better women, time to become better and more independent citizens. – Samuel Gompers

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Men do not fail they give up trying. – Elihu Root

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