Compromise makes a good umbrella, but a poor roof; it is temporary expedient, often wise in party politics, almost sure to be unwise in statesmanship.
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Gineral C. is a dreffle smart man He 's ben on all sides thet give places or pelf But consistency still wuz a part of his plan, He 's ben true to one party, an' thet is himself.James Russell Lowell
It may be glorious to write Thoughts that shall glad the two or three High souls, like those far stars that come in sight Once in a century.
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Greatly begin. Though thou have time, but for a line, be that sublime. Not failure, but low aim is crime.
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Laborin' man an' laborin' woman Hev one glory an' one shame Ev'y thin' thet' s done inhuman Injers all on 'em the same.
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She doeth little kindnesses Which most leave undone, or despise.
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In vain we call old notions fudge, And bend our conscience to our dealing The Ten Commandments will not budge, And stealing will continue stealing.
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