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Beneath the rule of men entirely great,
The pen is mightier than the sword.

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The punishment which the wise suffer who refuse to take part in the government is to live under the government of worse men.

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Speak properly, and in as few words as you can, but always plainly; for the end of speech is not ostentation, but to be understood.

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We hate the very idea that our own ideas may be mistaken, so we cling dogmatically to our conjectures.

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I believe that truth is the glue that holds government together, not only our government but civilization itself.

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When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will finally know peace.

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Though inclination be as sharp as will,
My stronger guilt defeats my strong intent,
And, like a man to double business bound,
I stand in pause where I shall first begin,
And both neglect.

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Santa Claus has the right idea; visit people once a year.

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A man in love is incomplete until he is married. Then he is finished.

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Be a craftsman in speech that thou mayest be strong, for the strength of one is the tongue, and speech is mightier than all fighting.

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