In the power of fixing the attention lies the most precious of the int… — Quoted

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“In the power of fixing the attention lies the most precious of the intellectual habits.”

Robert Hall · Power

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Robert Hall

In matters of conscience, first thoughts are best. In matters of prudence, last thoughts are best.

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Robert Hall

Rising health care spending occurs because it is beneficial, not a burden on the economy.

Health

Robert Hall

We are to seek wisdom and understanding only in the length of days.

Wisdom

Robert Hall

Of all the species of literary composition, perhaps biography is the most delightful. The attention concentrated on one individual gives a unity to the materials of which it is composed, which is wanting in general history.

History