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Edward Eggleston
Edward Eggleston

Edward Eggleston was an American historian known for his in-depth research into the history of the United States in the 19th century. His works often focused on the social and cultural changes in America, particularly the lives and values of the middle class. more

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“Do not be deceived by the way men of bad faith misuse words and names … Things are set up as contraries that are not even in the same category. Listen to me: the opposite of radical is superficial, the opposite of liberal is stingy; the opposite of conservative is destructive. Thus I will describe myself as a radical conservative liberal; but certain of the tainted red fish will swear that there can be no such fish as that. Beware of those who use words to mean their opposites. At the same time have pity on them, for usually this trick is their only stock in trade.”