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To believe all men honest would be folly. To believe none so, is something worse.

John Quincy Adams

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Above all, except the wife and children, I want to see my books.
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To believe all men honest would be folly. To believe none so, is something worse.
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Believe Honesty Man Philosophy Worst
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
If the fundamental principles in the Declaration of Independence, as self-evident truths, are real truths, the existence of slavery, in any form, is a wrong.
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If conscience disapproves, the loudest applauses of the world are of little value.
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Deep Value World
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
You will never be alone with a poet in your pocket.
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Alone Company Poet Yourself
Move or die is the language of our Maker in the constitution of our bodies.
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Body Death Language Ourselves
In charity to all mankind, bearing no malice or ill will to any human being, and even compassionating those who hold in bondage their fellow men, not knowing what they do.
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Charity Compassionate Human Man
It was the special purpose of Christ’s appearance upon earth to bring immortality to light.
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Appearance Light Mortal Purpose
Power always thinks it has a great soul and vast views beyond the comprehension of the weak, and that it is doing God’s service when it is violating all His laws.
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Beyond God Greatness Law Power Service Soul Thinking
Where annual elections end where slavery begins.
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Beginning End Politics Slave
To be good, and to do good, is all we have to do.
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Goodness Right Spiritual
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
Be a great speaker, become a leader.
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Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.
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