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 ADAMSTry and fail, but don’t fail to try.
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Liberty, once lost, is lost forever.
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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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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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Be a great speaker, become a leader.
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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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Defeat appears to me preferable to total inaction.
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Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air.
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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.
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Tyranny can scarcely be practiced upon a virtuous and wise people.
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A politician in this country must be the man of a party. I would fain be the man of my whole country.
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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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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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To be good, and to do good, is all we have to do.
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If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.
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