Obedience to lawful authority is the foundation of manly character.

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It is well that war is so terrible, or we should grow too fond of it.

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Whiskey - I like it, I always did, and that is the reason I never use it.

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A true man of honor feels humbled himself when he cannot help humbling others.

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Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more, you should never wish to do less.

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I cannot consent to place in the control of others one who cannot control himself.

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We failed, but in the good providence of God apparent failure often proves a blessing.

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What a cruel thing war is... to fill our hearts with hatred instead of love for our neighbors.

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In all my perplexities and distresses, the Bible has never failed to give me light and strength.

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I think it better to do right, even if we suffer in so doing, than to incur the reproach of our consciences and posterity.

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