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There is nothing that strengthens a nation like reading of a nation's own history, whether that history is recorded in read more
There is nothing that strengthens a nation like reading of a nation's own history, whether that history is recorded in books or embodied in customs, institutions and monuments.
Ancient custom has the force of law.
Ancient custom has the force of law.
Custom is the plague of wise men and the idol of fools.
Custom is the plague of wise men and the idol of fools.
The old ways are the safest and surest ways.
The old ways are the safest and surest ways.
There is no tyrant like custom, and no freedom where its edicts are not resisted.
There is no tyrant like custom, and no freedom where its edicts are not resisted.
Custom meets us at the cradle and leaves us only at the tomb.
Custom meets us at the cradle and leaves us only at the tomb.
Men will sooner surrender their rights than their customs.
Men will sooner surrender their rights than their customs.
The custom and fashion of today will be the awkwardness and outrage of tomorrow--so arbitrary are these transient laws.
The custom and fashion of today will be the awkwardness and outrage of tomorrow--so arbitrary are these transient laws.
Take the course opposite to custom and you will almost always do well.
Take the course opposite to custom and you will almost always do well.
