We have probably had too good an opinion of human nature in forming our confederation.
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Human happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.
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If we desire to secure peace, one of the most powerful instruments of our rising prosperity.
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Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
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We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearly bought experience.
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It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.
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It is substantially true, that virtue or morality is a necessary spring of popular government. The rule, indeed, extends with more or less force to every species of free government.
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The internet is full of many false and unverified quotes.
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A sensible woman can never be happy with a fool.
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The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government.
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I hope I shall possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man.
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The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations, is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible.
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True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to appellation.
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My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw. All I am I owe to my mother.
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Gentlemen, you will permit me to put on my spectacles, for, I have grown not only gray, but almost blind in the service of my country.
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99% of failures come from people who make excuses.
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