The great fish swallow up the small; and he who is most strenuous for the rights of the people, when vested with power, is as eager after the prerogatives of government.
ABIGAIL ADAMSI feel anxious for the fate of our monarchy, or democracy, or whatever is to take place. I soon get lost in a labyrinth of perplexities; but, whatever occurs
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And bless the tranquil inhabitants, equally guarded and protected, in person and property, in this happy Country, as those who reside in the most elegant and costly dwellings.
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Heaven grant me that I may thus rejoice in my children, thus see them ornaments to their Country, and blessings to their parents.
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The house shakes…with the roar of the cannon. No sleep for me tonight.
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Great necessities call out great virtues.
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What is the history of mighty kingdoms and nations, but a detail of the ravages and cruelties of the powerful over the weak?
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But let no person say what they would or would not do, since we are not judges for ourselves until circumstances call us to act.
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There is not any reasoning which can convince me, contrary to my senses, that three is one, and one three.
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But I dare say you have not been so inattentive an observer, as to suppose that Sweet peace, and contentment, cannot inhabit the lowly roof
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The Character which a youth acquires in the early part of his Life is of great importance towards his future prosperity-one false step may prove irretrievable to his future usefulness.
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My bursting heart must find vent at my pen.
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A little of what you call frippery is very necessary towards looking like the rest of the world.
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To be good, and do good, is the whole duty of man comprised in a few words.
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What is meat for one is not for another–no accounting for fancy.
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Great difficulties may be surmounted by patience and perseverance.
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Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of husbands. Remember all men would be tyrants if they could.
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