"Having undertaken, for the glory of God, and advancement of the Christian faith, and honor of our King and Country, a voyage to plant the first colony in the northern parts of Virginia, do by these presents solemnly and mutually, in the presence of God, and one ofÂ another, covenant and combine our selves togetherâ€¦"

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Source : William Bradford (1952). “Of Plymouth Plantation, 1620-1647”, p.76, Rutgers University Press

William Bradford

#Christian Quotes #Country Quotes #Kings Quotes

“Architecture is the constant fight between man and nature, the fight to overwhelm nature, to possess it. The first act of architecture is to put a stone on the ground. That act transforms a condition of nature into a condition of culture; it's a holy act.”
“As consumer adoption of wireless devices continues to soar, Wi-Fi congestion is becoming a critical problem for consumers and innovators.”
“I'm very English, and we don't talk about emotions publicly.”
“Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice.”
“Sometimes I amaze even myself.”
“I always wanted to ride a dragon myself, so I decided to do this for a year in my imagination.”
“The spirit of poetry, like all other living powers, must of necessity circumscribe itself by rules, were it only to unite power with beauty.”
“Every object, every being...is a jar full of delight.”

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