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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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The institution of chivalry forms one of the most remarkable features in the history of the Middle Ages. – Horatio Alger

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Great woman belong to history and to self sacrifice. – Leigh Hunt

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I havent, in the 23 years that I have been in the uniformed services of the United States of America, ever violated an order – not one. – Oliver North

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For most of our history, Americans enjoyed both liberty and security from foreign threats. – Harry Browne

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