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“I look forward to a time when Irish patriotism will as easily combine with British patriotism as Scottish patriotism combines now.”

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Arthur Balfour

Arthur Balfour was a former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, born on July 25, 1848, and died on March 19, 1930. He was an important figure in British politics during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for his contributions to fiscal and foreign policy. more

“It is usual for a woman, even though she may ardently desire to give herself to a man, to feign reluctance, to simulate alarm or indignation. She must be brought to consent by urgent pleading, by lies, adjurations, and promises. I know that only professional prostitutes are accustomed to answer such an invitation with a perfectly frank assent -- prostitutes, or simple-minded, immature girls.”

Knows Men Giving May Lying Desire Girl Women Simple Answers Promise Usual Frank Consent Accustomed Urgent Invitations Alarms Immature Indignation Pleading Reluctance Simulate

Book:Selected Stories

Source: Selected Stories

“Only a numskull is pleased at being a so-called "success" with women, only a dunderhead is puffed up by it. A real man is much more likely to be dismayed at realizing that a woman has lost her heart to him when he can't reciprocate her feelings.”

Men Heart Real Feelings Lost Women Realizing Real Men Dismayed Reciprocate

Author:Stefan Zweig

“A word is nothing unless it has values and an atmosphere, unless you grasp its historical significance.”

Values Historical Atmosphere Significance Historical Significance

Book:Stories and Legends

Source: Stories and Legends

Quote by Arthur Balfour

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