"But time irreparable hasts away."

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"Remain in Me." It is the Word of God who gives this order, expresses this wish. Remain in Me, not for a few moments, a few hours which must pass away, but "remain..." permanently, habitually, Remain i…"

— Elizabeth of the Trinity

Religion1880–1906

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"As the age of television progresses the Reagans will be the rule, not the exception. To be perfect for television is all a President has to be these days."

— Gore Vidal

Literature1925–2012

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"The surface of American society is covered with a layer of democratic paint, but from time to time one can see the old aristocratic colours breaking through."

— Alexis de Tocqueville

Politics1805–1859

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