Quotations from John L. Motley Works by John Lothrop Motley
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Inevitable fate of talking castles and listening ladies
Life of nations and which we call the Past Often necessary to be blind and deaf Picturesqueness of crime Royal plans should be enforced adequately or abandoned entirely Toil and sacrifices of those who have preceded us Use of the spade Utter disproportions between the king's means and aims Valour on the one side and discretion on the other Walk up and down the earth and destroy his fellow-creatures We have the reputation of being a good housewife Weapons HISTORY UNITED NETHERLANDS, 1592 by Motley[#64][jm64v10.txt]4864 Accustomed to the faded gallantries Conformity of Governments to the principles of justice Considerable reason, even if there were but little justice Disciple of Simon Stevinus Self-assertion--the healthful but not engaging attribute HISTORY UNITED NETHERLANDS, 1592-94 by Motley[#65][jm65v10.txt]4865 All fellow-worms together |
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