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It is as hard to satirize well a man of distinguished vices, as to praise well a man of distinguished virtues.

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It is as hard to satirize well a man of distinguished vices, as to praise well a man of distinguished virtues.
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One enemy can do more hurt than ten friends can do good.
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For in reason, all government without the consent of the governed is the very definition of slavery.
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Positiveness is a good quality for preachers and speakers because, whoever shares his thoughts with the public will convince them as he himself appears convinced.
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