I am now reading Cooper's Naval History which I find very interesting.

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• John D. Long:

  I went over to the Charlestown Navy Yard yesterday and saw some big men of war, one over 100 guns.

• Niccolo Paganini:

  I am not handsome, but when women hear me play, they come crawling to my feet.

• Niccolo Paganini:

  When I attained my seventh year, my father, whose ear was unmusical but who was nevertheless passio

• Niccolo Paganini:

  At a grand evening service in a church, my concerto created such a furor that the worshippers rushe

• Niccolo Paganini:

  The violin is my mistress, but the guitar is my master.

• Niccolo Paganini:

  In order to move others, I must be moved.

• Niccolo Paganini:

  At Vienna, one of the audience affirmed publicly that my performance was not surprising, for he had

• Benjamin F. Wade:

  As a Senator I am opposed to duelling. As Ben. Wade, I recognize the code.

• Benjamin F. Wade:

  But, sir, I shall take the path of duty and shall not swerve from it.

• Benjamin F. Wade:

  I am amazed at the facility with which some men follow in the wake of slavery.