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“There is something about permanent military occupation which seems to confine a man's scope and limit his opportunities; and after he has had a few years under the circumscribed conditions of official routine, he generally find himself wholly out of touch with civil occupation.”

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John Monash

John Monash was an outstanding civil engineer known for his contributions to infrastructure development in Australia and as a military commander. Born on June 27, 1865, he passed away on October 8, 1931. more

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Men Mind Persons States Body Care House Rights Economic Conditions Normal Labor Property Take Care Defective Living Wage

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“It's a wonderful thing to be optimistic. It keeps you healthy and it keeps you resilient.”

Wonderful Healthy Optimistic Wonderful Things Resilient Being Optimistic

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“The same facts impress us differently.”

Facts Impress

Book:The writings of Thomas Jefferson: being his autobiography, correspondence, reports, messages, addresses, and other writings, official and private

Source: The writings of Thomas Jefferson: being his autobiography, correspondence, reports, messages, addresses, and other writings, official and private

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People Ifs Different Remember Courses Impossible Enormous Scare Something Better Inertia Converses

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“Roads taken far away from you are many. Do not fear, Mother; they all lead back.”

Mother Taken Far Away Away From You Do Not Fear

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“I want to remain that family farmer independence, which I think is so critical to this country. I think it's helped build this country.”

Thinking Want Country Independence Critical Farmers

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“I think people need to know what they're eating. That's why I support "country of origin" labeling. That's why I support labeling of GMO's.”

People Thinking Knows Needs Country Support Eating Labeling Gmos

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