Many of our disappointments and much of our unhappiness arise from our forming false notions of things and persons.
ABIGAIL ADAMSA people fired with love of their country and of liberty, a zeal for the public good, and a noble emulation of glory, will not be disheartened or dispirited by a succession of unfortunate events.
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I acknowledge myself a unitarian
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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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I am more and more convinced that man is a dangerous creature and that power, whether vested in many or a few, is ever grasping, and like the grave, cries, ‘Give, give.’
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If we expect to inherit the blessings of our Fathers, we should return a little more to their primitive Simplicity of Manners.
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How few have souls capable of so noble an undertaking!
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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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Men of sense in all ages abhor those customs which treat us only as the vassals of your sex.
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The heart is long, very long in receiving the convictions that is forced upon it by reason… affection still lingers in the Bosom, even after esteem has taken its flight.
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What is it that affectionate parents require of their Children; for all their care, anxiety, and toil on their accounts? Only that they would be wise and virtuous, Benevolent and kind.
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Great necessities call out great virtues.
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Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and diligence.
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That your Sex are Naturally Tyrannical is a Truth so thoroughly established as to admit of no dispute
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But like them, may we learn by defeat the power of becoming invincible.
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The reins of government have been so long slackened, that I fear the people will not quietly submit to those restraints which are necessary for the peace and security of the community.
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Its never to late to get back on your feet though we wont live forever make sure you accomplish what you were put here for
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