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Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all.
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It is now no more that toleration is spoken of, as if it was by the indulgence of one class of people.
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A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government.
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A small knowledge of human nature will convince us, that, with far the greatest part of mankind, interest is the governing principle; and that almost every man is more or less, under its influence.
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Freedom of inquiry will produce liberality of conduct.
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Of all the animosities which have existed among mankind, those which are caused by a difference of sentiments in religion appear to be the most inveterate and distressing, and ought most to be deprecated.
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System to all things is the soul of business. To execute properly and act maturely is the way to conduct it to your advantage.
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Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none although they give occasion
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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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We have probably had too good an opinion of human nature in forming our confederation.
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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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There is nothing so likely to produce peace as to be well prepared to meet the enemy.
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The chief duty of the National Government in connection with the currency of the country is to coin money and declare its value.
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No punishment, in my opinion, is to great, for the man who can build his greatness upon his country’s ruin.
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Experience has taught us, that men will not adopt and carry into execution measures best calculated for their own good, without the intervention of a coercive power.
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