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Extracts from Literature
A Perfect Combination of Imperfections
Jane Eyre meets a not very handsome stranger, and likes him all the better for it.
by Charlotte Brontë 1816-1855
Liberty and Prosperity
Huskisson’s Legacy
Samuel Sidney, a Victorian expert on Australian matters, explained how cutting tax and regulation on Britain’s global trade made everyone better off.
by Samuel Sidney 1813-1883
Character and Conduct
Bear and Forbear
A sympathetic understanding of the trials of other people is essential for getting along.
by Samuel Smiles 1812-1904
Music at Midnight
To do one’s duty is to peep into the mystery of life, and taste reward from another world.
The Sign from Heaven
Was it an over-excited imagination, or an answer to prayer?
The Summons Comes for Mr Standfast
In John Buchan’s story about the Great War, Richard Hannay must watch as his friend sacrifices his life for the Allies.
by John Buchan 1875-1940