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«In peace, competition had become difficult, until the British ship owner cried for war; yet he already felt, without acknowledging it even to himself, that in war he was likely to enjoy little profit or pleasure on the day when the long, low, black hull of the Yankee privateer, with her tapering, bending spars, her long-range guns, and her sharp-faced captain, should appear on the western horizon, and suddenly, at the sight of heavy-lumbering British merchantman, should fling out her white wings of canvas, and fly down on her prey.»
Author: Henry Adams
«A friend in power is a friend lost.»
Author: Henry Adams
«I was interested in politics, thought I had good speaking abilities. I talked with Mr. Oliver about it and he suggested I go ahead.»
Author: Henry Adams
«This is way beyond expectations. We've got the second best golfer in the state at Aspen High School, and I am really proud of him.»
Author: Henry Adams
«I have written too much history to have faith in it; and if anyone thinks I'm wrong, I am inclined to agree with him.»
Author: Henry Adams
«Man is an imperceptible atom always trying to become one with God.»
Author: Henry Adams
«A teacher affects eternity.»
Author: Henry Adams
«The proper study of mankind is woman.»
Author: Henry Adams
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