When a thing ceases to be a subject of controversy, it ceases to be a subject of interest.
"On The Spirit of Controversy," The Atlas (1830-01-30)
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If we wish to know the force of human genius, we should read Shakespeare. If we wish to see the insignificance of human learning, we may study his commentators.
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Great thoughts reduced to practice become great acts.
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Man is the only animal that laughs and weeps; for he is the only animal that is struck with the difference between what things are, and what they ought to be.
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The love of liberty is the love of others; the love of power is the love of ourselves.
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