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Thomas Paine

(1737—1809)

U.S. politician

Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must undergo the fatigue of supporting it.

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reap the benefit of

[to reap the benefit of sth.] {v. phr.} — to gain advantages of sth. * /Investors struggle to reap the benefits of liquidity offered by European non-listed property funds./ www.english-slang.com

Albert Einstein

By academic freedom I understand the right to search for truth and to publish and teach what one holds to be true. This right implies also a duty: one must […] www.english-slang.com

Benjamin Franklin

(1706-1790), Poor Richard (February 1737) A countryman between two lawyers is like a fish between two cats. www.english-slang.com

let George do it

[let George do it] {v. phr.}, {informal} To expect someone else to do the work or take the responsibility. * /Many people expect to let George do it when they […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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Harold Nicolson

(1886-1968) English diplomat The Irish do not want anyone to wish them well; they want everyone to wish their enemies ill.

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in tow

[in tow] {adj. phr.} 1. Being pulled. * /The tugboat had the large ocean liner in tow as they came into the harbor./ * /An […]

make a beeline for

[make a beeline for] {v. phr.} To go in a straight line toward. * /The runner made a beeline for first base./ * /When the […]