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They say the test of literary power is whether a man can write an

They say the test of literary power is whether a man can write an inscription. I say, Can he name a kitten? – Samuel Butler

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An apology for the devil: it must be remembered that we have heard one side of the case. God has written all the books. – Samuel Butler

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Sir, I am no sycophant or worshipper of power anywhere. – Benjamin F. Wade

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Except our own thoughts, there is nothing absolutely in our power. – Rene Descartes

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Blackheart Records being 25 years old represents staying power and the fact that we werent able to get a record out through conventional means, so we had to create this record company to put out our records if we wanted to be a band that had records to give out to their fans. – Joan Jett

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Only he deserves power who every day justifies it. – Dag Hammarskjold

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