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Quote by John Webster

“A politician is the devil's quilted anvil; He fashions all sins on him, and the blows are never heard.”

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John Webster, born in 1580 in England, was a renowned dramatist of the 17th century. His works are characterized by their deep tragic tone and complex psychological portrayals, with notable plays such as 'The White Devil' and 'The Duchess of Malfi'. more

“As for the primitive, I hark back to it because we are still very primitive. How many thousands of years of culture, think you, have rubbed and polished at our raw edges? One probably; at the best, no more than two. And that takes us back to screaming savagery, when, gross of body and deed, we drank blood from the skulls of our enemies, and hailed as highest paradise the orgies and carnage of Valhalla.”

Thinking Years Stills Two Body Culture Enemy Blood Highest Edges Deeds Paradise Primitive Tattoo Gross Drank Skulls Polished Savagery Carnage Valhalla

Author:Jack London

“We have a rare and perhaps small window of opportunity to set partisan differences aside, and attempt to achieve what many in recent years have felt was unreachable - greater retirement security for ourselves and our children.”

Years Children Opportunity Felt Differences Greater Achieve Security Window Our Children Retirement Partisans Window Of Opportunity Unreachable

Author:Gordon Smith

“On issues carrying as much emotional freight as race - and there aren't many - a U.S. senator needs to speak with care and consistency. Otherwise, he could find people speaking at his own retirement tribute.”

People Needs Care Speak Race Issues Emotional Retirement Senators Consistency Tribute

Author:Gordon Smith

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