The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government.
GEORGE WASHINGTONHeard the bullets whistle, and, believe me, there is something charming in the sound.
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Government is not reason; it is not eloquence. It is force. And force, like fire, is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.
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To the distinguished character of patriot, it should be our highest glory to add the more distinguished character of Christian.
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We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearly bought experience.
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Those who have committed no faults want no pardon. We are only defending what we deem our indisputable rights.
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I conceive a knowledge of books is the basis upon which other knowledge is to be built.
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Every man thinks God is on his side.
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I had hoped that liberal and enlightened thought would have reconciled the Christians so that their religious fights would not endanger the peace of Society.
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If we desire to avoid insult, we must be able to repel it.
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Heard the bullets whistle, and, believe me, there is something charming in the sound.
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The peace often, sometimes perhaps the liberty, of Nations has been the victim.
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Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy.
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Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgement to others with modesty.
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If the cause is advanced, indifferent is it to me where or in what quarter it happens.
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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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