34 Quotes by John Jakes

Reading’s the means by which the lowest man can lift himself from a state of ignorance.

Remember, men. it is better to wound than to slay, since it takes time to carry an injured man to the rear and sometimes requires two of the enemy rather than one.

God! he swore silently. That man was ever born to be torn and troubled by women!

He thought of nothing but the ardent, open warmth of this singular and passionate young woman who inspired him to love with all of his body and mind.

1891-1892 Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name Mother of exiles. 1883 The New Colossus by EMMA LAZARUS, written to raise funds to complete the Statue of Liberty.

Neither of you ever let fear put chains on your conscience.

Davis was especially scored for allegedly favoring foreigners and Jews in his administration.