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Decisions and choices1 quote
Once to every man and nation comes the moment to decide,
In the strife of Truth with Falsehood, for the good or evil side. — James Russell Lowell · 1845Freedom of thought1 quote
And I honor the man who is willing to sink
Half his present repute for the freedom to think,
And, when he has thought, be his cause strong or weak,
Will risk t' other half for the freedom to speak. — James Russell Lowell · 1848Inflection points1 quote
Once to every man and nation comes the moment to decide,
In the strife of Truth with Falsehood, for the good or evil side. — James Russell Lowell · 1845June1 quote
And what is so rare as a day in June?
Then, if ever, come perfect days. — James Russell Lowell · 1848Summer1 quote
And what is so rare as a day in June?
Then, if ever, come perfect days. — James Russell Lowell · 1848Taking risks1 quote
And I honor the man who is willing to sink
Half his present repute for the freedom to think,
And, when he has thought, be his cause strong or weak,
Will risk t' other half for the freedom to speak. — James Russell Lowell · 1848