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American Studies ("The Principles of Oliver Wendell Holmes") by Louis Menand
Page 39 - This is obviously the idea that stands behind the assertion, in Lochner and many other places on Holmes's writing, that general propositions do not decide concrete cases. Logical reasoning from a prioris is just not the way people make practical choices.
Kristin Lavransdatter (Book 1: "The Wreath") by Sigrid Undset
Page 99 - She felt a tender and sympathetic longing for the winter-gaunt cattle in the dark stalls; they would have to wait and endure for many days yet. She missed everyone so - her mother, Ulvhild, who had slept in her arms every night for all these years, little Ramborg.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
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Well, those are some interesting quotes. Hope you are enjoying this one.
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