But I recognize no infallible authority, even

“But I recognize no infallible authority, even in special questions; consequently, whatever respect I may have for the honesty and the sincerity of such or such an individual, I have no absolute faith in any person.”

— Mikhail Bakunin

Author: Mikhail Bakunin
Category: respect
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Americans, particularly after World War II, tended

“Americans, particularly after World War II, tended to romanticize war because in World War II our cause was the cause of humanity, and our soldiers brought home glory and victory, and thank God that they did. But it led us to romanticize it to some extent.”

— Neil Sheehan

Author: Neil Sheehan
Category: war
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