"Generally speaking, men are influenced by books which clarify their own thought, which express their own notions well, or which suggest to them ideas which their minds are already predisposed to accept"

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Source : Carl L. Becker (2013). “Declaration of Independence: A Study in the History of Political Ideas”, p.3, Vintage

Carl L. Becker

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“Naturally we are aware of the strength of our economy and naturally we don't want to downplay it.”
“You want to come in and prove yourself early. Obviously, it is a responsibility being drafted that high to come in and play well and to make an impact. If not, youre going to get cut. So you have to come in, make the team, have an impact and do something special. And I feel that, obviously, internally. I feel an obligation to myself to do that but obviously the organization, the fans, this community. I mean, they dont want to see a first-round draft pick be a bust, so I feel I have to come in and hopefully make an impact early.”
“It feels humiliating to be in a band where you have to be apologizing for one person all the time,”
“When I say 'friends,' I use that term loosely, as I don't actually have any.”
“Pardon me," I answered, as I placed a bundle of straw upon the fire and slightly stirred it. Then I turned quickly but already we had passed out of sight of La Muette. Astonished I cast a glance towards the river. I perceived the confluence of the Oise. And naming the principal bends of the river by the places nearest them, I cried, "Passy, St. Germain, St. Denis, Sevres!"”
“Every knave is a thorough knave, and a thorough knave is a knave throughout.”
“If there was a payment to the bank due, and we needed shoes, she'd get the shoes, and then deal with them guys at the bank. I don't mean she wouldn't pay the bank, but the children always came first.”
“Liberty? Independence? Are they to remain only words? Gentlemen, let us make them fighting words!”

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