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Daniel was in the greatest credit amongst the Jews, till the reign of the Roman Emperor Hadrian . And to reject his prophecies, is to reject the Christian religion. For this religion is founded upon his prophecy

Daniel was in the greatest credit amongst the Jews, till the reign of the Roman Emperor Hadrian . And to reject his prophecies, is to reject the Christian religion. For this religion is founded upon his prophecy concerning the Messiah .

Isaac Newton
Christian, Hadrian, Credit
Sir Isaac Newton (2016). “Observations upon the Prophecies of Daniel, and the Apocalypse of St. John”, p.17, Library of Alexandria

The true birthplace is that wherein for the first time one looks intelligently upon oneself; my first homelands have been books, and to a lesser degree schools.

Marguerite Yourcenar
Book, School, Hadrian
Marguerite Yourcenar (1954). “Memoirs of Hadrian”, New York, Farrar

Laws change more slowly than custom, and though dangerous when they fall behind the times are more dangerous still when they presume to anticipate custom.

Marguerite Yourcenar
Fall, Law, Hadrian
Marguerite Yourcenar (1957). “Hadrian's Memoirs”

nothing is slower than the true birth of a man

Marguerite Yourcenar
Men, Hadrian, Birth
Marguerite Yourcenar (1954). “Memoirs of Hadrian”, New York, Farrar

If this keeps up, we’re going to own Melengar,” Hadrian mentioned. “What’s this we stuff?” Royce asked. “You’re retired, remember?” “Oh? So you’ll be leading the Nationalist advance, will you?” “Sixty-forty?” Royce proposed.

Michael J. Sullivan
Stuff, Hadrian, Remember

Hadrian drew two swords from his sides in a single elegant motion. He flipped one around letting it spin against his palm once. “Need to get a new grip on this one. It’s starting to fray again.” He looked at Will. “Shall we get on with this? I believe you were about to rob us.

Michael J. Sullivan
Believe, Two, Hadrian

Hadrian shook his head and sighed. “Why do you have to make everything so difficult? They’re probably not bad people—just poor. You know, taking what they need to buy a loaf of bread to feed their family. Can you begrudge them that? Winter is coming and times are hard.” He nodded his head in the direction of the thieves. “Right?” “I ain’t got no family,” flat-nose replied. “I spend most of my coin on drink.” “You’re not helping,” Hadrian said.

Michael J. Sullivan
Winter, People, Hadrian
Michael J. Sullivan (2014). “Hollow World”, p.368, Riyria Enterprises

Aren’t you going to say, I told you so?” Hadrian whispered. “What would be the point in that?” “Oh, so you’re saying that you’re going to hang on to this and throw it at me at some future, more personally beneficial moment?” “I don’t see the point in wasting it now, do you?

Michael J. Sullivan
Hadrian, Would Be, Moments
Michael J. Sullivan (2009). “The Crown Conspiracy”, p.60, Ridan Publishing

You think he’s still alive?” Royce asked, nodding his head toward Alric. “Sure,” Hadrian replied without bothering to look. “He’s probably sleeping. Why do you ask?” “I was just pondering something. Do you think a person could smother in a wet potato bag?” Hadrian lifted his head and looked over at the motionless prince. “I really hadn’t thought about it until now.

Michael J. Sullivan
Sleep, Thinking, Hadrian
Michael J. Sullivan (2009). “The Crown Conspiracy”, p.67, Ridan Publishing

Been meddling, have you?” Royce asked, looking around at the hive of activity. “You must admit they didn’t have much in the way of a defense plan,” Hadrian said, pausing to wipe the sweat from his forehead. Royce smiled at him. “You just can’t help yourself, can you?

Michael J. Sullivan
Sweat, Hadrian, Defense

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