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Books1 quote
Medicine for the soul.Death1 quote
There is no one who returns from beyond
that he may tell of their state
that he may tell of their lot
that he may set our hearts at ease
until we make our journey
to the place where they have gone. — Harper's Songs · 1700 BCExcess1 quote
Nothing in excess. — Inscription at the Temple of Apollo at DelphiGay rights1 quote
A gay Vietnam veteran... They gave me a medal for killing two men-and a discharge for loving one. — Leonard Matlovich · 1988Libraries1 quote
Medicine for the soul.Moderation1 quote
Nothing in excess. — Inscription at the Temple of Apollo at DelphiMystery of death1 quote
There is no one who returns from beyond
that he may tell of their state
that he may tell of their lot
that he may set our hearts at ease
until we make our journey
to the place where they have gone. — Harper's Songs · 1700 BCPolitical leadership1 quote
The buck stops here. — Harry Truman · 1945Self-control1 quote
Nothing in excess. — Inscription at the Temple of Apollo at DelphiTaking responsibility1 quote
The buck stops here. — Harry Truman · 1945The afterlife1 quote
There is no one who returns from beyond
that he may tell of their state
that he may tell of their lot
that he may set our hearts at ease
until we make our journey
to the place where they have gone. — Harper's Songs · 1700 BCThe military1 quote
A gay Vietnam veteran... They gave me a medal for killing two men-and a discharge for loving one. — Leonard Matlovich · 1988Work1 quote
Work liberates. — Anonymous · 1940