Never read a book through merely because you have begun it.

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Never rise to speak till you have something to say; and when you have said it, cease.

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Those who wish well to the State ought to choose to places of trust men of inward principle, justified by exemplary conversation.

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The people in general ought to have regard to the moral character of those whom they invest with authority either in the legislative, executive, or judicial branches.

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