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“Take calculated risks” – famous quotes by General Patton

July 17, 2022April 10, 2021 by Marika

When General George S. Patton said, “Take calculated risks. That is quite different from being rash,” it clarified his more famous quote, …

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Even in England, it’s not exactly profitable to speak and write the truth.

May 4, 2021September 28, 2020 by Marika

“Intellectual honesty is a crime in any totalitarian country but even in England, it’s not exactly profitable to speak and write the …

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Why is there so much month left at the end of the money?

April 10, 2021August 15, 2020 by Marika

Barrymore, often described as a ‘theatrical genius’, was a profligate spender –  a serious problem because he endured extended periods of unemployment …

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Orwell on liberty and freedom of expression

January 26, 2025August 14, 2020 by Marika

“If liberty means anything at all, it means the right to tell people what they do not want to hear.” ~ George …

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Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God

May 28, 2021August 13, 2020 by Marika

“Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God” is an aphorism and proposed motto for the Seal of the United States attributed to …

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Even in England, it’s not exactly profitable to speak and write the truth.

April 10, 2021August 6, 2020 by Marika

“Intellectual honesty is a crime in any totalitarian country but even in England, it’s not exactly profitable to speak and write the …

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Ten George Orwell Quotes on ‘Truth’

January 26, 2025July 28, 2020 by Marika

“In a time of deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” ‘If liberty means anything at all it means the right …

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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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The most perfect political community

July 17, 2022July 25, 2020 by Marika

“The most perfect political community is one in which the middle class is in control and outnumbers both of the other classes.” …

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Marie Curie: nothing in life is to be feared

April 10, 2021July 22, 2020 by Marika

“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that …

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