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A decent provision for the poor is the true test of civilization.

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Power is not sufficient evidence of truth.
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When a man knows he is to be hanged in a fortnight, it concentrates his mind wonderfully.
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Men more frequently require to be reminded than informed.
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A little knowledge is a dangerous thing – it only hastens fools to rush in where angels fear to tread.
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Sir, I have found you an argument; but I am not obliged to find you an understanding.
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Never trust your tongue when your heart is bitter.
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A man’s mind grows narrow in a narrow place.
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The majority have no other reason for their opinions than that they are the fashion.
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When any calamity is suffered, the first thing to be remembered is, how much has been escaped.
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