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Yesterday, yesterday, yesterday—tapped the feet of the mare.

— Hervey Allen Action at Aquila (1938)

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A victory for any side is a defeat for every side now.

Action at Aquila (1938)

What is even a wise book but a blast from the lungs made visible to the eyes?

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It is only men of genuine philosophical sense who can understand that the form of government is the most important thing in the world.

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A great longing for that happy, waltzing, music-box time came over him.

Action at Aquila (1938)

Southward, two mighty ranges of the Appalachians shouldered their way into the blue distance like tremendous caravans marching across eternity.

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