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In a sense, words are encyclopedias of ignorance because they freeze perceptions at one moment in history and then insist we continue to use these frozen perceptions when we should be doing better. – Edward de Bono

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If I didnt have a front-row seat on history, it was at least a seat on the aisle. – Dan Rather

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History provides neither compensation for suffering nor penalties for wrong. – John Acton

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Legend: A lie that has attained the dignity of age. – H.L. Mencken

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Part of the problem is voters know relatively little about Romney. And some of what they know about him complicates his task: Romney has a history of flip-flopping on issues, hes extraordinarily wealthy, and he can be tone-deaf about what moves voters. He just doesnt seem comfortable in his skin. – Ron Fournier

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