If the fundamental principles in the Declaration of Independence, as self-evident truths, are real truths, the existence of slavery, in any form, is a wrong.
JOHN QUINCY ADAMSCourage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air.
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I am a warrior, so that my son may be a merchant, so that his son may be a poet.
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Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.
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Try and fail, but don’t fail to try.
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My toast would be, may our country always be successful, but whether successful or otherwise, always right.
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Where annual elections end where slavery begins.
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Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost.
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Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone.
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Virtue is not always amiable.
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If conscience disapproves, the loudest applauses of the world are of little value.
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Democracy, pure democracy, has at least its foundation in a generous theory of human rights.
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To furnish the means of acquiring knowledge is, the greatest benefit that can be conferred upon mankind. It prolongs life itself and enlarges the sphere of existence.
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It was the special purpose of Christ’s appearance upon earth to bring immortality to light.
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Posterity – you will never know how much it has cost my generation to preserve your freedom. I hope you will make good use of it.
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America, goes not abroad, in search of monsters to destroy. She is the well-wisher to the freedom and independence of all.
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Tyranny can scarcely be practiced upon a virtuous and wise people.
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