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Matthew Simpson
"Another principle is, the deepest affections of our hearts gather around some human form in which are incarnated the living thoughts and ideas of the passing age." --
Source : Matthew Simpson (1865). “Funeral Address Delivered at the Burial of President Lincoln: At Springfield, Illinois, May 4, 1865”, p.6
Matthew Simpson
#Heart Quotes
#Ideas Quotes
#Age Quotes
“Private Perkins is a funny little codger.”
Source : "Song: 'Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit Bag'". 1915.
“I spend my time on Crimewatch appealing for criminals on the run. Domestic violence is one of the few crimes I can think of where the victim is often forced to go on the run.”
“In every society some men are born to rule, and some to advise.”
“Your children will go to public school and they will be trained for somewhere around 15,000 hours in ungodly secular thought. And then they'll go to Sunday school and they'll color a picture of Noah's ark. And you think that's going to stand against the lies that they are being told?”
“In Egypt, a civil state means a modern nationalist state that is compatible with Islamist provisions.”
“The Communist vision is the vision of man without God.”
Source : Whittaker Chambers (2014). “Witness”, p.9, Regnery Publishing
“I’m really not hungry,†she repeated, lifting the coffee cup and inhaling the fragrant steam before sipping. “Just a few bites,†he cajoled, taking his own place beside her. “You need to keep up your strength for tonight.†She gave him a heated, slumberous look, remembering her fantasy. “Why? Are you planning something special?†“I suppose I am,†he said consideringly. “It’s special every time we make love.”
“That everybody can do something, without regard to how old or young they are, rich or poor or middle class they are, how busy or not busy they are and what level skills they have. Everyone can do something. And everybody should do something. ... And if you do it, you'll be happier.”
