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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.

George Washington

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Wisdom and good examples are necessary at this time to rescue the political machine from the impending storm.
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A sensible woman can never be happy with a fool.
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Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone.
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Much was to be done by prudence, much by conciliation, much by firmness.
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A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends.
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The basis of our political systems is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitutions of Government.
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Individuals entering into society, must give up a share of liberty to preserve the rest.
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