"The boldness of his mind was sheathed in a scabbard of politeness."

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Source : Dumas Malone (1951). “Jefferson and His Time: Jefferson and the rights of man”

Dumas Malone

#Mind Quotes #Politeness Quotes #Boldness Quotes

“History has repeated itself many times througout the ages.”

Source : Online Chat with Usa Today, www.billysheehan.com. August 21, 2001.
“We attain freedom as we let go of whatever does not reflect our magnificence. A bird cannot fly high or far with a stone tied to its back. But release the impediment, and we are free to soar to unprecedented heights.”
“I've been doing som jogging at home recently and every time I try the distance I end up beating his time with like three or four seconds.”
“I told myself, 'All I want is a normal life'. But was that true? I wasn't so sure. Because there was a part of me that enjoyed hating school, and the drama of not going, the potential consequences whatever they were. I was intrigued by the unknown. I was even slightly thrilled that my mother was such a mess. Had I become addicted to crisis? I traced my finger along the windowsill. 'Want something normal, want something normal, want something normal', I told myself.”
“Bliss is not subtractbale.”
“You will continue to read stories of crookedness and corruption - of policemen who lie and steal, doctors who reap where they do not sew, politicians on the take. Don't be misled. They are news because they are the exceptions.”
“The Obama administration was not in a position where they were seeking legislation. I don't know yet how President Trump intends to approach this. I know he spoke about it during the campaign. I know he cares about it, but it's premature for me to say.”

Source : Source: www.washingtonpost.com
“I am very much a Red Sox fan; I can name you more players than you could possibly imagine. It's just part of who I am.”

Source : "Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.

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