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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Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
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Heard the bullets whistle, and, believe me, there is something charming in the sound.
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99% of failures come from people who make excuses.
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I had rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.
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Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.
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Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principles.
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Speak not evil of the absent, for it is unjust.
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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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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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The turning points of lives are not the great moments. The real crises are often concealed in occurrences so trivial in appearance that they pass unobserved.
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True friendship is a plant of slow growth, and must undergo and withstand the shocks of adversity before it is entitled to appellation.
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The harder the conflict, the greater the triumph.
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I attribute my success in life to the moral, intellectual and physical education I received from my mom.
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If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.
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It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.
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