Many Americans have a romanticized view of trains, rooted in a bygone era of elaborately adorned rail cars lit by flickering gas lamps and pulled by smoke-belching steam locomotives. – Alan Huffman
I know that speaking with parties, which I do, but not very often, is seen by many as a ‘contamination.’ – Mario Monti
Let one persuade many, and he becomes confirmed and convinced, and cares for no better evidence. – Chauncey Wright
The philosopher has never killed any priests, whereas the priest has killed a great many philosophers. – Denis Diderot