“The genius of the French language, descended from its single Latin sto...” — Lytton Strachey Quote

“The genius of the French language, descended from its single Latin stock, has triumphed most in the contrary direction - in simplicity, in unity, in clarity, and in restraint.”

“Discretion is not the better part of biography.”

“The old interests of aristocracy - the romance of action, the exalted passions of chivalry and war - faded into the background, and their place was taken by the refined and intimate pursuits of peace and civilization.”

“Pray for Trump's sanity and clarity, because his power to cause real damage to our country is enormous.”

“There's a lot of clarity in hindsight.”

“With great writing, there is great clarity.”