The history of art is the history of revivals.
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No mistake is more common and more fatuous than appealing to logic in cases which are beyond her jurisdiction.
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But Hudibras gave him a twitch As quick as lightning in the breech, Just in the place where honour 's lodg'd, As wise philosophers have judg'd Because a kick in that part more Hurts honour than deep wounds before.
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Christ and The Church: If he were to apply for a divorce on the grounds of cruelty, adultery and desertion, he would probably get one.
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