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“In 1945, there were more people killed, more buildings destroyed, more high explosives set off, more fires burning than before or since.”
“The number one secret of being a successful writer is this: marry an English major.”
“American is the first democratic nation-state.”
“As to the Indians, the guiding principle was, promise them anything just so long as they get out of the way.”
“The American Constitution is the greatest governing document, and at some 7,000 words, just about the shortest.”
“The war in Vietnam I thought a dreadful mistake.”
“Neither Johnson nor his party nor the government as a whole were willing to raise, train, equip, and then send Vietnam sufficient manpower to do the job.”
“The great wars of the 20th Century made it into the worst Century ever.”
“Trial by jury. Live wherever you can make a living. How could a government based on such principles fail?”
“Washington's character was rock solid. He came to stand for the new nation and its republican virtues, which was why he became our first President by unanimous choice.”
“I was taught by professors who had done their schooling in the 1930s. Most of them were scornful of, even hated, big business.”