A desire to be observed, considered, esteemed, praised, beloved, and admired by his fellows is one of the earliest as well as the keenest dispositions discovered in the heart of man.
JOHN QUINCY ADAMSIf conscience disapproves, the loudest applauses of the world are of little value.
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Above all, except the wife and children, I want to see my books.
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I cannot ask of heaven success, even for my country, in a cause where she should be in the wrong.
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Occasional war is one of the rigorous instruments in the hands of Providence to give tone to the character of nations.
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To believe all men honest would be folly. To believe none so, is something worse.
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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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Thus situated, the perilous experiment must be made. Let me make it with full deliberations, and be prepared for the consequences.
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From the experience of the past we derive instructive lessons for the future.
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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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Move or die is the language of our Maker in the constitution of our bodies.
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It is my wish to fill every moment of my time with some action of the mind which may contribute to the pleasure or the improvement of my fellow creatures.
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Be a great speaker, become a leader.
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Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone.
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No man is entirely free from weakness and imperfection in this life.
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Virtue is not always amiable.
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Go on and improve in everything worthy.
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