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It is as though we had to reconstruct for ourselves a mountain range from its distorted reflections in the bosom of a lake.

— Bernadotte Perrin

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On interpreting Oriental history through the Greek of Herodotus

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[B]etween impulsive hearts and compulsive authority, you have consistently seasoned justice with mercy, and invigorated mercy with justice.

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