There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism.
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Nationality: American Type: Politician Born: January 11, 1755 Death: July 12, 1804 |
“When suffering knocks at your door and you say there is no seat for him, he tells you not to worry because he has brought his own stool.”
“Short-story writing requires an exquisite sense of balance. Novelists, frankly, can get away with more. A novel can have a dull spot or two, because the reader has made a different commitment.”