"The unweary, unostentatious, and inglorious crusade of England against slavery may probably be regarded as among the three or four perfectly virtuous pages comprised in the history of nations."

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Source : William Edward Hartpole Lecky (1975). “History of European Morals from Augustus to Charlemagne”, Ayer Company Pub

William Edward Hartpole Lecky

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“As the years progress one increasingly realises the importance of friendship and human solidarity. And if a 90-year-old may offer some unsolicited advice on this occasion, it would be that you, irrespective of your age, should place human solidarity, the concern for the other, at the centre of the values by which you live.”
“A good man knows when to sacrifice himself, a bad man survives but loses his soul.”

Source : "The Mission Song". Book by John le Carré, 2006.
“Today, recall a favorite memory, which serves as a gateway to uplifting feelings and thoughts.”
“Ever since I'm done with Zim everyone thinks that I'm going to go back to comics. I've been flooded with emails asking me if I'm working on the new Johnny over and over again.”
“I don't want this music to die.The older people are passing it on to the younger generation so the younger generation can pass it on to the next generation.”
“I like a guy who makes me laugh, doesn't care about the fame, the show, he just likes me for me, he likes Nicole.”
“Sophistication" is another word for that inventive mix of tolerance, resilience, and resourcefulness city people develop.”
“Mum said, "It is the thought that counts." And I said, "I know, which is why I am ringing the authorities right now. Anyone who thinks like she does should be locked up out of harm's way.”

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