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Jonathan
«From the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, the bow of Jonathan turned not back, and the sword of Saul returned not empty.»
«Now Jonathan and Ahimaaz stayed by Enrogel; for they might not be seen to come into the city: and a wench went and told them; and they went and told king David.»
«And the king sat upon his seat, as at other times, even upon a seat by the wall: and Jonathan arose, and Abner sat by Saul's side, and David's place was empty.»
«I am distressed for thee, my brother Jonathan: very pleasant hast thou been unto me: thy love to me was wonderful, passing the love of women.»
«Moreover Jeremiah said unto king Zedekiah, What have I offended against thee, or against thy servants, or against this people, that ye have put me in prison? / Where are now your prophets which prophesied unto you, saying, The king of Babylon shall not come against you, nor against this land? / Therefore hear now, I pray thee, O my lord the king: let my supplication, I pray thee, be accepted before thee; that thou cause me not to return to the house of Jonathan the scribe, lest I die there.»
«PRESIDENT, n. The leading figure in a small group of men of whom --and of whom only --it is positively known that immense numbers of their countrymen did not want any of them for President.If that's an honor surely 'tis a greater To have been a simple and undamned spectator. Behold in me a man of mark and note Whom no elector e'er denied a vote! -- An undiscredited, unhooted gent Who might, for all we know, be President By acclimation. Cheer, ye varlets, cheer -- I'm passing with a wide and open ear! --Jonathan Fomry»
Author: Ambrose Bierce
(Editor, Journalist, Writer)
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acclimation, countrymen, Elector, electors, Gent, gents, Jonathan, positively, varlet
«And the sons of Jada the brother of Shammai; Jether, and Jonathan: and Jether died without children.»
«Jonathan is that brilliant little fire that burns within us all, that lives only for those moments when we reach perfection.»