It is the duty of every patriot to protect his country from its government.

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Of all the tyrannies that affect mankind, tyranny in religion is the worst.

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If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.

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The strength and power of despotism consists wholly in the fear of resistance.

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It is the direction and not the magnitude which is to be taken into consideration.

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The World is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion.

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The world is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion.

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Moderation in temper is always a virtue; but moderation in principle is always a vice.

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When we are planning for posterity, we ought to remember that virtue is not hereditary.

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Reputation is what men and women think of us; character is what God and angels know of us.

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