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Common Sense
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Men who look upon themselves born to reign, and others to obey, soon grow insolent; selected from the rest of mankind their minds are early poisoned by importance; and the world they act
“One always has time enough, if one will apply it well.”
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“The intelligent man, when he pays taxes, certainly does not believe that he is making a prudent and productive investment of his money; on the contrary, he feels that he is being mulcted in an excessive amount for services that, in the main, are useless to him, and that, in substantial part, are downright inimical to him.”
― A Mencken Chrestomathy
― A Mencken Chrestomathy
“89th: Speak not evil of the absent, for it is unjust.”
― Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation
― Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior in Company and Conversation
“People are living books. The real library of life is community.”
― Simple Reminders: Inspiration for Living Your Best Life
― Simple Reminders: Inspiration for Living Your Best Life
“The three most important documents a free society gives are a birth certificate, a passport, and a library card.”
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Dr. David’s 2025 Year in Books
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Biography, Business, Classics, Contemporary, Ebooks, Food, History, Memoir, Non-fiction, Philosophy, Poetry, and Spirituality
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