"Here society is reduced to its original elements, the whole fabric of art and conventionality is struck rudely to pieces, and men find themselves suddenly brought back to the wants and resources of their original natures."

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Source : Francis Parkman (1991). “The Oregon Trail ; The Conspiracy of Pontiac”, p.63, Library of America

Francis Parkman

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“I speak without reservation, from what I know and who I am. I do so with the understanding that all people should have the right to offer their voices to the chorus whether the result is harmony or dissonance. The worldsong is a colorless dirge without the differences that distinguish us, and it is that difference which should be celebrated not condemned.”
“True joy doth need no song to praise it, silence for love's delight is best.”
“You see how I try To reach with words What matters most And how I fail.”
“Late February, and the air's so balmy snowdrops and crocuses might be fooled into early blooming. Then, the inevitable blizzard will come, blighting our harbingers of spring, and the numbed yards will go back undercover. In Florida, it's strawberry season- shortcake, waffles, berries and cream will be penciled on the coffeeshop menus.”

Source : Gail Mazur (1995). “The Common”, p.27, University of Chicago Press
“Chronic disease is a food borne illness.”

Source : "Pharmageddon: Can a New Weight Loss Drug Really Save Us?" by Mark Hyman, www.huffingtonpost.com. February 27, 2012.
“Mrs. Dalloway said she would buy the flowers herself.”
“I speak many times about Stephen Ireland, that he is shy like a hedgehog.”
“It's always been strange to me that someone can say they're a vampire fan. I'm not a non-fan, but it's such an unusual thing to be a fan of. That's like saying, "I love zombie movies! I just love 'em! They're my favorite!" That's more of a psychological problem than being an actual fan.”

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