John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
Horae Greeley 1811-1872 John Bartlett
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| The illusion that times that were are better than those that are, has probably pervaded all ages. |
| The American Conflict. |
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| A widow of doubtful age will marry almost any sort of a white man. |
| Letter to Dr. Rufus Wilmot Griswold. |
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| The masses of our countrymen, North and South, are eager to clasp hands across the bloody chasm which has so long divided them. |
| Acceptance of Liberal Republican Nomination as President. May 29, 1872. |