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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Health
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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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In the power of fixing the attention lies the most precious of the intellectual habits. – Robert Hall

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I think it was my study of history that convinced me that the Democratic Party was more on the side of the average American. – George McGovern

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Hip-hops always reached out to kids. If you look at the last 10 big albums it might seem ironic. But when I look at the history of this music its always had a lot of positivity. – LL Cool J

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The real 1960s began on the afternoon of November 22, 1963. It came to seem that Kennedys murder opened some malign trap door in American culture, and the wild bats flapped out. – Lance Morrow

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Barack Obama is one of the greatest politicians in American history. – John Podhoretz

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Like dreams, statistics are a form of wish fulfillment. – Jean Baudrillard

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Marriage is like a game of chess except the board is flowing water, the pieces are made of smoke and no move you make will have any effect on the outcome. – Jerry Seinfeld

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I do not have what I own, nor do I have what I do. I only have what I am. – Trinidad Hunt

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Im proud of the U.S.A. Weve done some amazing things. To wear our flag in the Olympics is an honor. – Shaun White

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