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“Such then is the human condition, that to wish greatness for one's country is to wish harm to one's neighbors.”

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This volume includes a selection of Voltaire's essays, letters, and philosophical writings, showcasing his wit, satire, and advocacy for Enlightenment values. more

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Voltaire, a French Enlightenment philosopher, writer, and thinker, was born on November 21, 1694, and died on May 30, 1778. He had a profound impact on philosophy, literature, and science in France and Europe with his sharp wit and critical spirit. more

“I'm sure the red fern has grown and has completely covered the two little mounds. I know it is still there, hiding its secret beneath those long, red leaves, but it wouldn't be hidden from me for part of my life is buried there, too. Yes, I know it is still there, for in my heart I believe the legend of the sacred red fern.”

Knows Believe Heart Littles Long Stills Two Life Is I Believe Secret My Heart Red Sacred Covered Hiding Buried Legends Ferns Red Leaves

Author:Wilson Rawls

“After the last shovel of dirt was patted in place, I sat down and let my mind drift back through the years. I thought of the old K. C. Baking Powder can, and the first time I saw my pups in the box at the depot. I thought of the fifty dollars, the nickels and dimes, and the fishermen and blackberry patches. I looked at his grave and, with tears in my eyes, I voiced these words: "You were worth it, old friend, and a thousand times over.”

Source: Where the Red Fern Grows

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