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“The two-thirds rule of the Senate, which can be changed only by constitutional amendment, will no doubt continue for a long time to come. Like monogamy, it is not completely satisfactory, but, like monogamy, it has won general if somewhat grudging acquiescence.” IfsLongTwoDoubtChangedLong TimeThirdsNo DoubtSenateAmendmentsMonogamyAcquiescenceConstitutional Amendments Author:Thomas A. Bailey
“Start a program for gifted children, and every parent demands that his child be enrolled.” MenChildrenArtParentDemandProgramGiftedGifted Children Author:Thomas A. Bailey
“Too many historical writers are the votaries of cults, which, by definition are dedicated to whitewashing warts and hanging halos.” HistoryHistoricalDefinitionsDedicatedCultHalosWarts Book:Essays Diplomatic and Undiplomatic of Thomas A. Bailey Source: Essays Diplomatic and Undiplomatic of Thomas A. Bailey
“Too many so-called historians are really 'hysterians'; their thinking is more visceral than cerebral. When their duties as citizens clash with their responsibilities as scholars, Clio frequently takes a back seat.” ThinkingResponsibilityHistoryDutyCitizensSeatsHistorianScholarClashVisceralCerebral Book:Essays Diplomatic and Undiplomatic of Thomas A. Bailey Source: Essays Diplomatic and Undiplomatic of Thomas A. Bailey