If we steal a man’s purse we are thieves. If we steal twelve hundred islands we are patriots. If you steal a man’s money you will be sent to the penitentiary. If you steal his liberty you will be sent to the White House.
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYANPatriotism is a mystery-intangible, invisible, and yet eternal.
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Principles are eternal.
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Evolution seems to close the heart to some of the plainest spiritual truths while it opens the mind to the wildest guesses advanced in the name of science.
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Patriotism is a mystery-intangible, invisible, and yet eternal.
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Success is brought by continued labor and continued watchfulness. We must struggle on, not for one moment hesitate, nor take one backward step.
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You shall not press down upon the brow of labor this crown of thorns; you shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold.
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Evolution is not truth; it is merely a hypothesis-it is millions of guesses strung together.
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Darwin begins by assuming life upon the earth; the Bible reveals the source of life and chronicles its creation.
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As long as there are human rights to be defended; as long as there are great interests to be guarded; as long as the welfare of nations is a matter for discussion, so long will public speaking have its place.
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The essence of patriotism lies in a willingness to sacrifice for one’s country, just as true greatness finds expression, not in blessings enjoyed, but in good bestowed.
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The people of Nebraska are for free silver and I am for free silver. I will look up the arguments later.
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If the Bible and the microscope do not agree, the microscope is wrong.
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Most of the temptations that come to us to sell the soul come in connection with the getting of money.
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The large banking interests were deeply interested in the World War because of the wide opportunities for large profits.
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Our government conceived in freedom and purchased with blood can be preserved only by constant vigilance.
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If it weren’t for the lawyers we wouldn’t need them.
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