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Walter  Scott
“It is only when taught deceit by the commerce of the world, that we learn to shroud our character from observation, and to disguise our real sentiments from those with whom we are placed in communion.”
Walter Scott, The Monastery

Walter  Scott
“As every reader has experienced who may have chanced to be in such a situation, it is extremely difficult to maintain the full dignity of an offended person, in the presence of a beautiful girl, whatever reason we may have for being angry with her.”
Walter Scott, The Abbot

Jacque Fresco
“If you think we can't change the world, it just means you're not one of those who will.”
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“Sleep, like other earthly blessings, is niggard of its favours when most courted.”
Walter Scott, The Abbot

Gore Vidal
“It is infinitely harder to ask questions in such a way that the audience is led not to the answers (the province of the demagogue) but to new perceptions.”
Gore Vidal, The Best Man

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