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Democracy, pure democracy, has at least its foundation in a generous theory of human rights.

John Quincy Adams

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A politician in this country must be the man of a party. I would fain be the man of my whole country.
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Man Myself Nation Politics
It was the special purpose of Christ’s appearance upon earth to bring immortality to light.
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Appearance Light Mortal Purpose
Where annual elections end where slavery begins.
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Beginning End Politics Slave
No man is entirely free from weakness and imperfection in this life.
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Freedom Imperfection Life Man Weakness
To furnish the means of acquiring knowledge is, the greatest benefit that can be conferred upon mankind. It prolongs life itself and enlarges the sphere of existence.
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Existence Greatness Knowledge Life
Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost.
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Alone Lost Principle Reflection Vote
Thus situated, the perilous experiment must be made. Let me make it with full deliberations, and be prepared for the consequences.
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Experiment Myself Philosophy Preparation Result Science
From the experience of the past we derive instructive lessons for the future.
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Experience Future Lesson Past
Try and fail, but don’t fail to try.
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Failure Inspirational
Tyranny can scarcely be practiced upon a virtuous and wise people.
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People Practice Virtue Wisdom
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.
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Action Dream Inspirational Leadership Learning Yourself
I am a warrior, so that my son may be a merchant, so that his son may be a poet.
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Myself Poet Warrior
Be a great speaker, become a leader.
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Greatness Leadership
Virtue is not always amiable.
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One Liner Virtue
Gratitude, warm, sincere, intense, when it takes possession of the bosom, fills the soul to overflowing and scarce leaves room for any other sentiment or thought.
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Gratitude Leaving Soul Thinking
Above all, except the wife and children, I want to see my books.
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Book Children Exception Myself See Wife

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