John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
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Richard Maurice Bucke. (1837–1892) |
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Only a little while now and we shall be again together and with us those other noble and well-beloved souls gone before. I am sure I shall meet you and them; that you and I shall talk of a thousand things and of that unforgettable day and of all that followed it; and that we shall clearly see that all were parts of an infinite plan which was wholly wise and good. |
From Dedication of Cosmic Consciousness. |
Grover Cleveland. (1837–1908) |
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Honor lies in honest toil. |
Letter Accepting Nomination for Presidency, Aug. 18, 1884. |
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After an existence of nearly twenty years of almost innocuous desuetude these laws are brought forth. |
Message, March 1, 1886. |
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It is a condition which confronts us—not a theory. 1 |
Annual Message, 1887. |
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I have considered the pension list of the republic a roll of honor. |
Veto of Dependent Pension Bill, July 5, 1888. |
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Party honesty is party expediency. |
Interview in New York Commercial Advertiser, Sept. 19, 1889. |
Algernon Charles Swinburne. (1837–1909) |
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Before the beginning of years There came to the making of man Time with a gift of tears, Grief with a glass that ran, |
Note 1. See Disraeli, page 624. [back] |