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Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil in its worst state, an intolerable one.
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Lead, follow, or get out of the way
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What we obtain too cheap we esteem too little it is dearness only that gives everything its value.
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When we are planning for posterity, we ought to remember that virtue is not hereditary.
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These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value. I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.
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