Posted by
clodhopper on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 10:35:52 AM
.....since we care so much about the opinions of foreigners.
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"We are stripped bare by the curse of plenty."
"Victory at all costs, victory in spite of all terror, victory however long and hard the road may be; for without victory, there is no survival."
"There is no such thing as public opinion. There is only published opinion."
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"Although prepared for martyrdom, I preferred that it be postponed."
"The power of man has grown in every sphere, except over himself."
"The price of greatness is responsibility."
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