Quotation Explorer - 'Preside'

CLIO, n. One of the nine Muses. Clio's function was to preside over history -- which she did with great dignity, many of the prominent citizens of Athens occupying seats on the platform, the meetings being addressed by Messrs. Xenophon, Herodotus and other popular speakers. - Ambrose Bierce
When the demons of criticism have fled the thoughts, the Angels of beauty preside - oh cheerful sweet world exorcised! - Gabriel Brunsdon
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