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In the common run of mankind, for one that is wise and good you find ten of a contrary character.

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Nelson's famous signal before the Battle of Trafalgar was not: "England expects that every man will be a hero. " It said: "Englandexpects that every man will do his duty. " In 1805 that was enough. It should still be.

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The second fundamental feature of culture is that all culture has an element of striving.

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We have to transpose ourselves into this impressionability of mind, into this sensitivity to tears and spiritual repentance, intothis susceptibility, before we can judge how colorful and intensive life was then.

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The slogan offers a counterweight to the general dispersion of thought by holding it fast to a single, utterly succinct and unforgettable expression, one which usually inspires men to immediate action. It abolishes reflection: the slogan does not argue, it asserts and commands.

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The title of hero is bestowed by the survivors upon the fallen, who themselves know nothing of heroism.

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You only live a short time. . . and you are dead a long time.

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