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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
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“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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Will Rogers’ quotes on being a Democrat

July 15, 2022May 14, 2021 by Quotes from the Past
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Will Rogers most famous quote on being a Democrat also trivialised the party: “I belong to no organized party; I am a …

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General George Patton’s quotes on leadership

May 16, 2021May 14, 2021 by Quotes from the Past
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During World War II, General George Patton was a controversial figure, as well-known for his inappropriate comments and conduct as he was …

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Christopher Hitchens’ quotes on life and death

July 17, 2022May 13, 2021 by Quotes from the Past
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Most of us have heard anecdotes about public figures who had read their own premature obituaries. It happened to Mark Twain, Alfred …

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“We’re born alone, we live alone, we die alone . . . “

May 13, 2021May 5, 2021 by Quotes from the Past
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“We’re born alone, we live alone, we die alone. Only through our love and friendship can we create the illusion for the …

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Memorable Citizen Kane Quotes

July 17, 2022April 15, 2021 by Quotes from the Past
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Citizen Kane, regarded by many as the greatest movie ever made, was Orson Welles’ first motion picture. He co-wrote the original screenplay, …

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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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“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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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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