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• Saying is one thing, doing another. -- Michael de Montaigne (1533-1592) -- Essays, Book ii, Chap.
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• 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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• Not because Socrates said so,... I look upon all men as my compatriots.
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• Like rowers, who advance backward. -- Michael de Montaigne (1533-1592) -- Essays, Book iii, Chap.
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• There are some defeats more triumphant than victories.
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• I speak truth, not so much as I would, but as much as I dare
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