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Men are qualified for civil liberty in exact proportion to their disposition to put moral chains upon their own appetites.
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True religion is the foundation of society. When that is once shaken by contempt, the whole fabric cannot be stable nor lasting.
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He that struggles with us strengthens our nerves, and sharpens our skill. Our antagonist is our helper.
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General rebellions and revolts of a whole people never were encouraged now or at any time. They are always provoked.
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