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If they are really persuaded that the army is annually established by me, that I have the sole disposal of posts and honours, that I employ this power in the destruction of liberty and the diminution of commerce, let me awaken them from their delusion. ↗

— Robert Walpole

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It is but refusing to gratify an unreasonable or an insolent demand, and up starts a patriot. ↗

— Robert Walpole

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To separate children from others of similar age and qualifications solely because of their race generates a feeling of inferiority as to their status in the community that may affect their hearts and minds in a way unlikely ever to be undone. ↗

— Earl Warren

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Among seniors, Social Security is the sole source of income for 26 percent of nonmarried women. ↗

— Diane Watson

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Historically, the judicial branch has often been the sole protector of the rights of minority groups against the will of the popular majority. ↗

— Diane Watson

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One of the things that drives me crazy is the belief in Hollywood that bittorrent exists solely for stealing things. ↗

— Wil Wheaton

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I think sincerity was my sole aesthetic and realism my experimental technique. ↗

— Edmund White

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Childhood is frequently a solemn business for those inside it. ↗

— George Will

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That's why editors and publishers will never be obsolete: a reader wants someone with taste and authority to point them in the direction of the good stuff, and to keep the awful stuff away from their door. ↗

— Walter Jon Williams

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I hate working out. Because I work out for films now solely I come to associate it with work. ↗

— Bruce Willis

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