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Christ is already in that place of peace, which is all in all. He is on the right hand of God. He… — John Henry Newman Copy Share Image
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If we go back to the beginning, we shall find that ignorance and fear created the gods; that fancy, enthusiasm, or deceit… — Bill Maher Copy Share Image
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The man who occupies the first place in an undemocratic state can give himself any award that takes his fancy, but it… — Dmitri Volkogonov Copy Share Image
In tribal times, there were the medicine men. In the Middle Ages, there were the priests. Today, there are the lawyers. For… — Fred Rodell Copy Share Image
I used to quite fancy Russell Brand, but I'm not sure if it's just because he's funny. He's definitely got something and… — Konnie Huq Copy Share Image
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It must be admitted that the tendency of the human race toward liberty is largely thwarted, especially in France. This is greatly… — Frederic Bastiat Copy Share Image
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