Yet creeds mean very little, Coth answered the dark god, still speaking almost gently. The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds; and the pessimist fears this is true.

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People marry for a variety of reasons and with varying results. But to marry for...

People marry for a variety of reasons and with varying results. But to marry for...

While it is well enough to leave footprints on the sands of time, it is...

While it is well enough to leave footprints on the sands of time, it is...

Poetry is man's rebellion against being what he is.

Poetry is man's rebellion against being what he is.

I am willing to taste any drink once.

I am willing to taste any drink once.

There is not any memory with less satisfaction in it than the memory of some...

There is not any memory with less satisfaction in it than the memory of some...

The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds, and the...

The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds, and the...

No lady is ever a gentleman.

No lady is ever a gentleman.

Poetry is man's rebellion against being what he is.

Poetry is man's rebellion against being what he is.

There is not any memory with less satisfaction than the memory of some temptation we...

There is not any memory with less satisfaction than the memory of some temptation we...

Why is the King of Hearts the only one that hasn't a moustache?

Why is the King of Hearts the only one that hasn't a moustache?

Patriotism is the religion of hell.

Patriotism is the religion of hell.

Patriotism is the religion of hell

Patriotism is the religion of hell

America is a rebellious nation. Our whole history is treason; our blood was attained before...

America is a rebellious nation. Our whole history is treason; our blood was attained before...

Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.

Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.

I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country.

I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country.

Our military deserves leadership that matches their service and patriotism. Getting our troops the pay...

Our military deserves leadership that matches their service and patriotism. Getting our troops the pay...

I know [patriotism] exists, and I know it has done much in the present contest....

I know [patriotism] exists, and I know it has done much in the present contest....

Patriotism is when love of your own people comes first; nationalism, when hate for people...

Patriotism is when love of your own people comes first; nationalism, when hate for people...

The Bible tells me that no greater love has a man than to lay down...

The Bible tells me that no greater love has a man than to lay down...

America must raise an empire of permanent duration, supported upon the grand pillars of Truth,...

America must raise an empire of permanent duration, supported upon the grand pillars of Truth,...