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"The Virginia habit of deference to elder-patriarchs was different from the New England practice of veneration for elder-Saints… One culture [New England] exalted old age; the other [Virginia] rewarded seniority—two very different systems." — May 19, 2024 09:09AM
"The Virginia habit of deference to elder-patriarchs was different from the New England practice of veneration for elder-Saints… One culture [New England] exalted old age; the other [Virginia] rewarded seniority—two very different systems." — May 19, 2024 09:09AM
She had known fear in her life, but on other occasions it had been suddenly thrust upon her, and she had only to react. The angst of waiting for the unknown was far worse.


“When you want to know how things really work, study them when they're coming apart.”
― Zero History
― Zero History

“With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.”
― The Merchant of Venice
― The Merchant of Venice

“Sit in a room and read--and read and read. And read the right books by the right people. Your mind is brought onto that level, and you have a nice, mild, slow-burning rapture all the time.”
― The Power of Myth
― The Power of Myth
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