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Quote by Julien Benda
I shall go further and say that even if an examination of the past

I shall go further and say that even if an examination of the past could lead to any valid prediction concerning mans future, that prediction would be the contrary of reassuring. – Julien Benda

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Peace, if it ever exists, will not be based on the fear of war but on the love of peace. – Julien Benda

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Fear
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And History will smile to think that this is the species for which Socrates and Jesus Christ died. – Julien Benda

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History
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I learn from thinking about the future, what hasnt been done yet. Thats kind of my constant obsession. – John Cale

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Here is the rule to remember in the future, When anything tempts you to be bitter: not, This is a misfortune but To bear this worthily is good fortune. – Marcus Aurelius

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It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves. – William Shakespeare

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Of course there are critics who believe that no matter what we do, the Florida dream is over. They claim that we must accept the idea that inevitably our future is one of high taxes and big government. – Marco Rubio

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