The various admirable movements in which I have been engaged have always developed among their members a large lunatic fringe.

Theodore Roosevelt

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Topic

Political extremism Politics

Author

Theodore Roosevelt

Medium

Letter

Language

English

Time

1913 1910s 20th century

Occupation

American President Nobel laureate National leader Politician

From

United States

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Roosevelt, Theodore, Jr. Letter to Henry Cabot Lodge. 27 Feb. 1913.

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William Dillon
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Language
English
Time
1911 1910s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

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Politics is show business for ugly people.

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Statement Type
Definition
Language
English
Time
1991 1990s 20th century
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Citation

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To be born is to be wrecked on an island.

J.M. Barrie

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Topic
The human condition

Author

J.M. Barrie
Source
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Language
English
Time
1913 1910s 20th century
Authentication Score 1
Citation

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