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Hemingway’s quotes about war

July 16, 2022June 26, 2021 by Quotes from the Past
Hemingway Quote

Whatever you care to make of Hemingway’s quotes about war (he was prone to a little self-glorification) they were fully founded on …

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Benjamin Franklin on sacrificing freedom for security

May 28, 2021May 27, 2021 by Quotes from the Past
Benjamin Franklin - Featured Image

“Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety” is a quote and motto attributed to …

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“You’ll be damned if you do and damned if you don’t”

April 10, 2021April 10, 2021 by Quotes from the Past
Eleanor Roosevelt

One of Eleanor Roosevelt’s most famous quotes reveals her determination in the face of adversity: “Do what you feel in your heart …

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Famous quotes by Eleanor Roosevelt and a brief biography

July 17, 2022February 10, 2021 by Quotes from the Past
Eleanor Roosevelt

Born on 11th October 1884, Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was the longest-serving first lady of the United States of America. She is remembered …

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Adams’ message to posterity on the cost of freedom

January 26, 2025July 27, 2020 by Marika
John Adams Quote

“Posterity! You will never know how much it cost the present generation to preserve your freedom! I hope you will make a …

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A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow. ~ George S. Patton

January 26, 2025February 24, 2017 by Marika

Patton actually said: “A good plan, violently executed now, is better than a perfect plan next week.” The quote had military application. However, …

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