James Gordon Bennett

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    If the grace of God miraculously operates, it probably operates through the subliminal door.
    —William James (1842–1910)

    I am about to be married, and am of course in all the misery of a man in pursuit of happiness.
    —George Gordon Noel Byron (1788–1824)

    He said “Next time can I bring my friend?”
    And I thought “Does he mean friend?”
    And I thought “Yes he does mean friend.”
    Which was quite bold in those days.
    It was the Dark Ages. Men and men.
    And they could still put you in prison for it.
    And did, dear.
    —Alan Bennett (b. 1934)