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" Ability hits the mark where presumption overshoots and diffidence falls short. "

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" The Egyptians could run to Egypt, the Syrians into Syria. The only place we could run was into the sea, and before we did that we might as well fight. "

" Pessimism is a luxury that a Jew can never allow himself. "

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" There can be no doubt that the average man blames much more than he praises. His instinct is to blame. If he is satisfied he says nothing; if he is not, he most illogically kicks up a row. "