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the American family is failing in its job of turning out stable human beings. ... It is failing because Americans do not… — Margaret Halsey Copy Share Image
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Everynbody tries not to reveal his weaknesses, so that he may not be ridiculed. Specially before the enemy. One's weakpoits shold not… — Chanakya Copy Share Image
Cabbage as a food has problems. It is easy to grow, a useful source of greenery for much of the year. Yet… — Jane Grigson Copy Share Image
Pedro Teixeira, the great Portuguese merchant-adventurer, wrote a beautiful description of a coffeehouse with windows overlooking the Tigris and the ruins of… — Annia Ciezadlo Copy Share Image
When you break the heart of the philosopher, you must apply great force and cunning strategy, but when the deed is completed,… — Charles Baxter Copy Share Image
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I have traveled a fair amount, and I have visited some great cities. I love architecture and museums and castles and ruins… — Chelsea Cain Copy Share Image
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When language in common use in any country becomes irregular and depraved, it is followed by their ruin and degradation. For what… — John Milton Copy Share Image
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I have you fast in my fortress, And will not let you depart, But put you down into the dungeon, In the… — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Copy Share Image
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