A small knowledge of human nature will convince us, that, with far the greatest part of mankind, interest is the governing principle; and that almost every man is more or less, under its influence.
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A bad war is fought with a good mind.
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It is better to be alone than in bad company.
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Interwoven as is the love of liberty with every ligament of your hearts, no recommendation of mine is necessary to fortify or confirm the attachment.
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My first wish is to see this plague of mankind, war, banished from the earth,
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The harder the conflict, the greater the triumph.
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Promote, then, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge.
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Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
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Wisdom and good examples are necessary at this time to rescue the political machine from the impending storm.
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Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
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System to all things is the soul of business. To execute properly and act maturely is the way to conduct it to your advantage.
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Man is the religious animal.
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The experience of every age and nation has proved it and we must in a great measure.
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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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Religious controversies are always productive of more acrimony and irreconcilable hatreds than those which spring from any other cause.
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I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.
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