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“Nobody,” he said, “has put in a good day's fishing unless he leaves a couple of flies hanging on the bushes. You can't catch fish if you don't dare go where they are.” “Let”
― A River Runs Through It and Other Stories
― A River Runs Through It and Other Stories
“In fact, no immigrant in American history has ever made a larger contribution than Alexander Hamilton.”
― Alexander Hamilton
― Alexander Hamilton
“In closing, Washington referred to the character of Jesus, “the Divine author of our blessed religion.”
― Washington: A Life
― Washington: A Life
“Routine wears down vigilance.”
― Undaunted Courage: Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson, and the Opening of the American West
― Undaunted Courage: Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson, and the Opening of the American West
“These are some of the qualities that make for a good company commander. Lewis had them in abundance, plus some special touches that made him a much-loved commander. He had a sense, a feel, for how his family was doing. He knew exactly when to take a break, when to issue a gill, when to push for more, when to encourage, when to inspire, when to tell a joke, when to be tough. He knew how to keep a distance between himself and the men, and just how big it should be. He knew his profession and was proud of it and one of the very best at it. •”
― Undaunted Courage: Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson, and the Opening of the American West
― Undaunted Courage: Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson, and the Opening of the American West
Joshua Cochran’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Joshua Cochran’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
206 books
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9 friends
1,435 books
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6 friends
416 books
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8 friends
2,435 books
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318 friends
1 book
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5 friends
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