Philip Kearny Quotes
We ought instead of retreating should follow up the enemy and take Richmond. And in full view of all responsible for such declaration, I say to you all, such an order can only be prompted by cowardice or treason.
Philip Kearny
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Samuel Johnson
A lot of my creative energy is spent coming up with a concept that, once I get it, I feel like it writes itself.
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Edmund Husserl
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Leonard Cohen
My music started as a way to break through weaknesses - like anxiety, which was completely taking over my whole life, where I could barely function.
Zola Jesus
The more I live, the more I think that humor is the saving sense.
Jacob Riis
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John Tyler Bonner
We ought instead of retreating should follow up the enemy and take Richmond. And in full view of all responsible for such declaration, I say to you all, such an order can only be prompted by cowardice or treason.
Philip Kearny