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The reflection upon my situation and that of this army produces many an uneasy hour when all around me are wrapped in sleep. Few people know the predicament we are in.

In no instance have . . . the churches been guardians of the liberties of the people. James Madison, U.S. President

To the distinguished character of patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian

A very troublesome species of property Racist-a$$ George Washington

the lugubrious grandeur that characterizes the places where blood flows

Despite the Saint-Nectaire, this analysis would be absolutely reasonable if it did not sin grievously by omission

Tu inercia es ta vana como tu cólera p.114

His nose puckered at the smell of Inspector Méjat's brilliantine, a sickly odour that even ten pipes could not have overcome.

Your fate is writ clear; you will be murdered. I cannot conceive how it comes about that you were not murdered long since! How odd! Charles himself once said that to me, or something like it! There is nothing odd in it; any sensible man must say it!

What is your name? Again sir, that is no concern of yours. A mystery, he said. I shall have to call you Clorinda. ..... Judith! What the devil? exclaimed Peregrine. Has there been an accident? Judith, repeated the gentleman of the curricle pensively. I prefer Clorinda.

I comfort myself with the reflection that your wife will possibly be able to curb your desire - I admit, a natural one for the most part - to exterminate your fellows.

They used to say of me that I'd as many lucky escapes as Harry Smith!' 'Shouldn't be at all surprised: I've seen one of 'em myself,' Brough said cryptically.

Do you have a husband concealed about you?

The truth is that I told Lucius Kennet and Silas to kidnap you for me, but I thought they could do it without using any horrid stratagems! That was fair enough! There could be no possible objection, for how could I kidnap you myself?

With Philip's departure had come a void which only could be filled by Philip's return.

I am not quite sober you know. In fact, I am drunk, but I cannot help feeling this is all a trifle, shall we say, irregular?

You have no knowledge of me. You are to be pitied.' 'Envied, more like,' said his undutiful son.

She was up again at that. In love? You? Nonsense! Nonsense! Nonsense! You do not know what the word means. You are like a--like a fish, with no more love in you than a fish, and no more heart than a fish, and-- Spare me the rest, I beg. I am very clammy, I make no doubt, but you will at least accord me more brain than a fish?

You're Beau Wyndham! Well, I'll be damned!' 'The prospect,' said Sir Richard, bored, 'leaves me unmoved

Positively you overwhelm me!' my lord said. 'You oppress me with kindness, sir

You asked me for a rhyme, De Vangrisse reminded him. So I did! A rhyme for tout and fou, and you gave me chou! Whereupon you threw your wig at me, and I fled.

You're surely not going to tell me that eels find you more entertaining than I do?' he said incredulously.

I contrive,"' said Prudence softly. 'Do you know, sir, you puzzle me.' 'It has ever been my motto,' the old gentleman pointed out triumphantly.

Don't waste a thought on any of the eligible suitors you've found for me, dear ma'am! There is more of mama in me than you have the least idea of, and the only eligible husband for me is a rake!