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Gelett Burgess


The use of force alone is but temporary. It may subdue for a moment; but it does not remove the necessity of subduing again: and a nation is not governed, which is perpetually to be conquered.

Holly Lisle, Fire In The Mist, 1992


Actions have consequences...first rule of life. And the second rule is this - you are the only one responsible for your own actions.

Father Larry Lorenzoni


The average person thinks he isn't.

Confucius


To be able under all circumstances to practice five things constitutes perfect virtue; these five things are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness and kindness.

James M. Barrie


God gave us memory that we might have roses in December.

John Kenneth Galbraith, Guardian (London, 28 July 1989)


In all life one should comfort the afflicted, but verily, also, one should afflict the comfortable, and especially when they are comfortably, contentedly, even happily wrong.

Colonel Morgan, In response to the British demand of the surrender of Fort Washington


Actuated by the most glorious cause that mankind ever fought in, I am determined to defend this post to the very last extremity.

Seneca


What does reason demand of a man? A very easy thing--to live in accord with his nature.

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Wed, 26 Mar 2008 04:30:59 GMT
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Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:32:17 GMT
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Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:33:13 GMT
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Fighting may soon affect Iraq south oilfield work (AlertNet)

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:40:42 GMT
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