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Is he some parish clerk, the King of England? Or some child? This would not happen in France; their king keeps his churchmen under his hand. Master Tyndale says, ‘One king, one law, is God’s ordinance in every realm.’ I have read his book, The Obedience of a Christian Man. I myself have shown it to the king and marked the passages that touch on his
... See moreHilary Mantel • Wolf Hall
“From being solicitous about the honor of other people all the interpersonal commandments flow.”
Shai Held • Judaism Is About Love: Recovering the Heart of Jewish Life
A perhaps unexpected supporter of Lawrence’s plan turned out to be Benjamin Disraeli, who was deeply shocked by the British bloodlust that the Uprising had triggered: “I protest against meeting atrocities with atrocities,” he told the House of Commons. “I have seen things said, and seen written of late, which would make me suppose that…instead of b
... See moreWilliam Dalrymple • The Last Mughal
Bob Black • The Abolition of Work
On July 1, 2002, the defense secretary sent a memo to Feith, titled “Manhunts.” “How do we organize the Department of Defense for manhunts?” the memo asked. “We are obviously not well organized at the present time.” The memo reflected a critical moment for Rumsfeld and JSOC, according to Andrews. “Once he fastened on the manhunt thing, he looked at
... See moreSean Naylor • Relentless Strike
Everything must appear civilized, decent, democratic, and fair. But if we play by those rules too strictly, if we take them too literally, we are crushed by those around us who are not so foolish.
Robert Greene • The 48 Laws Of Power (The Modern Machiavellian Robert Greene Book 1)
