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that are reasonable are now the only
Those creatures that are reasonable, are now the only creatures that have forgotten their natural affection and inclination of one towards another.
— from Meditations by Emperor of Rome Marcus Aurelius

the aristocratic republics and not those of
But, as Niebuhr remarks, "no where have characters been more cruel, no where has the voice of conscience against the views of faction been so defied, as in the aristocratic republics, and not those of antiquity only.
— from Pinnock's improved edition of Dr. Goldsmith's History of Rome to which is prefixed an introduction to the study of Roman history, and a great variety of valuable information added throughout the work, on the manners, institutions, and antiquities of the Romans; with numerous biographical and historical notes; and questions for examination at the end of each section. By Wm. C. Taylor. by Oliver Goldsmith

to a Reverend and not to OUR
We found, however, that it alluded to a Reverend, and not to OUR Colonel.
— from Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 1, November 13, 1841 by Various

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