The mathematics are the friends of religion, inasmuch as they charm the passions, restrain the impetuosity of the imagination, and purge the… — John Arbuthnot Copy Share Image
Kindness is too often left uncultivated, because men do not sufficiently understand its value. Men may be charitable and not kind; merciful,… — Frederick William Faber Copy Share Image
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I felt pretty good growing up. I didnt feel a lot of prejudice or racism. But I do remember, if there was… — David Henry Hwang Copy Share Image
It is wonderful how preposterously the affairs of the world are managed. We assemble parliaments and councils to have the benefit of… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
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