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Simplicity is the most deceitful mistress that ever betrayed man.

#Henry B Adams

Simplicity is the most deceitful mistress that ever betrayed man.

The proper study of mankind is woman.

#Henry B Adams

The proper study of mankind is woman.

We combat obstacles in order to get repose, and when got, the repose is insupportable.

#Henry B Adams

We combat obstacles in order to get repose, and when got, the repose is insupportable.

Young men have a passion for regarding their elders as senile.

#Henry B Adams

Young men have a passion for regarding their elders as senile.

He too serves a certain purpose who only stands and cheers.

#Henry B Adams

He too serves a certain purpose who only stands and cheers.

In plain words, Chaos was the law of nature Order was the dream of man.

#Henry B Adams

In plain words, Chaos was the law of nature Order was the dream of man.

Intimates are predestined.

#Henry B Adams

Intimates are predestined.

It is always good men who do the most harm in the world.

#Henry B Adams

It is always good men who do the most harm in the world.

Knowledge of human nature is the beginning and end of political education.

#Henry B Adams

Knowledge of human nature is the beginning and end of political education.

Morality is a private and costly luxury.

#Henry B Adams

Morality is a private and costly luxury.

No man means all he says, and yet very few say all they mean, for...

#Henry B Adams

No man means all he says, and yet very few say all they mean, for...