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For still the new transcends the old In signs and tokens manifold; Slaves rise up men; the olive waves, With roots deep set in battle graves! John Greenleaf Whittier		Monday Aug 24, 2026
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When Harel wished to put a joke or witticism into circulation, he was in the habit of connecting it with some celebrated name, on the chance of reclaiming it if it took. Thus he assigned to Talleyrand, in the 'Nain Jaune,' the phrase, 'Speech was given to man to disguise his thoughts.' ´Edouard Fournier

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	´Edouard Fournier
	(1819-1880) L'Esprit dans l'Histoire. 1857 - French author & editor.

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When Harel wished to put a joke or witticism into circulation, he was in the habit of connecting it with some celebrated name, on the chance of reclaiming it if it took. Thus he assigned to Talleyrand, in the 'Nain Jaune,' the phrase, 'Speech was given to man to disguise his thoughts.'