There is little that can withstand a man who can conquer himself.

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About Louis XIV

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Louis XIV (Louis-Dieudonné; 5 September 1638 – 1 September 1715), known as the "Sun King", was King of France from 14 May 1643 until his death in 1715. He is the longest-reigning monarch in history, reigning for 72 years and 110 days. His reign brought about a golden age in...

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It is legal because I wish it.

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History, real solemn history, I cannot be interested in.… I read it a little as a duty; but it tells me nothing that does not either vex or weary me. The quarrels of popes and kings, with wars and pestilences in every page; the men all so good-for-nothing, and hardly any women at all.

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You have to stop worrying about finding love again. It will come when it comes. Get comfortable with being alone. It will empower you.

—Jonathan Tropper in This is Where I Leave You

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If mankind minus one were of one opinion, then mankind is no more justified in silencing the one than the one—if he had the power—would be justified in silencing mankind.

—John Stuart Mill

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The violets in the mountains have broken the rocks.

—Tennessee Williams

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The most delusional fantasies can be made to masquerade as sanity if you've got the political power to reinforce them.

—Penny Skillman

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