mythical quotes

The Common Law of England has been laboriously built about a mythical figureöthe figure of 'The Reasonable Man'.

-Herbert, SirA(lan) P(atrick)
  Uncommon Law,'The Reasonable Man'.

The mythical America†öthat marvellous, heroic, sentimental landöwas an object of faith. It challenged you to make the believer's leap over the rude facts at your feet.

-Raban,Jonathan
  Hunting Mister Heartbreak, ch.2.

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