Ames, Fisher -- “Eulogy on Washington” (8 Feb 1800)

Dave — Thu, 12 May 2016 16:37:08 +0000

Time never fails to bring every exalted reputation to a strict scrutiny: the world, in passing the judgment that is never to be reversed, will deny all partiality even to the name of Washington. Let it be denied, for its justice will confer glory.

Fisher Ames (1758-1808) American politician, orator
“Eulogy on Washington” (8 Feb 1800)
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Stone, I. F. -- International Herald Tribune (16 Mar 1988)

Dave — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 19:06:53 +0000

When you are younger you get blamed for crimes you never committed and when you’re older you begin to get credit for virtues you never possessed. It evens itself out.

Isidor Feinstein "I. F." Stone (1907-1989) American investigative journalist and author
International Herald Tribune (16 Mar 1988)

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Ames, Fisher -- “Eulogy on Washington” (8 Feb 1800)

Stone, I. F. -- International Herald Tribune (16 Mar 1988)