The only good histories are those that have been written by the persons themselves who commanded in the affairs whereof they write
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Poverty of goods is easily cured poverty of the mind is irreparable.
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We cannot do without it, and yet we disgrace and vilify the same. It may be compared to a cage, the birds without despair to get in, and those within despair to get out.
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