Since the whole affair had become one of religion, the vanquished were of course exterminated.

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I know many books which have bored their readers, but I know of none which has done real evil.

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He was a great patriot, a humanitarian, a loyal friend; provided, of course, he really is dead.

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The true triumph of reason is that it enables us to get along with those who do not possess it.

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True greatness consists in the use of a powerful understanding to enlighten oneself and others.

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Laughter is not at all a bad beginning for a friendship, and it is far the best ending for one.

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In this country England it is well to kill from time to time an admiral to encourage the others.

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In this country it is a good thing to kill an admiral from time to time to encourage the others.

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Needless to say since Christ's expiation not one single Christian has been known to sin, or die.

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We have a natural right to make use of our pens as of our tongue, at our peril, risk and hazard.

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