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The innocence of the intention abates nothing of the mischief of the example.

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So act that your principle of action might safely be made a law for the whole world.

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The conscience of children is formed by the influences that surround them; their notions of good and evil are the result of the moral atmosphere they breathe.

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Alexander received more bravery of mind by the pattern of Achilles, than by hearing the definition of fortitude.

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People are changed, not by coercion or intimidation, but by example.

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Nobody ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American public.

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It never occurs to some politicians that Lincoln is worth imitating as well as quoting.

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Children are natural mimics; they act like their parents in spite of every effort to teach them good manners.

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Commit a crime and the earth is made of glass.

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Suspicion always haunts the guilty mind; the thief doth fear each bush an officer.

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