Democracy becomes a government of bullies tempered by editors.
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Sentimentalists. . . adopt whatever merit is in good repute, and almost make it hateful with their praise. The warmer their expressions, the colder we feel. . . .
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We do not yet trust the unknown powers of thought. Whence came all these tools, inventions, book laws, parties, kingdoms Out of the invisible world, through a few brains. The arts and institutions of men are created out of thought. The powers that make the capitalist are metaphysical, the force of method and force of will makes trade, and builds towns.
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Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted.
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The chief want in life is somebody who shall make us do the best we can.
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Passion rebuilds the world for the youth. It makes all things alive and significant.
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