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Quote by Robert Hall
Of all the species of literary composition, perhaps biography is t

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

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In matters of conscience, first thoughts are best. In matters of prudence, last thoughts are best. – Robert Hall

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The main essentials of a successful prime minister are sleep and a sense of history. – Harold Wilson

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Some might think that George W. Bush had his shortcomings, but let me tell you something – historys going to be kind to George W. Bush. – J. C. Watts

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The study of history and philosophy, accompanied by some acquaintance with art and literature, should be for lawyers and engineers as well as for those who study in arts faculties. – Terry Eagleton

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Political history is far too criminal and pathological to be a fit subject of study for the young. Children should acquire their heroes and villains from fiction. – W.H. Auden, A Certain World

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Man loves little and often. Woman much and rarely. – Basta

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Let us live for the beauty of our own reality. – Charles Lamb

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Speech of yourself ought to be seldom and well chosen. – Francis Bacon

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