An event... upon which it is difficult to speak, and impossible to be silent.
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The wisdom of our ancestors.
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Man acts from adequate motives relative to his interest, and not on metaphysical speculations
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If any ask me what a free government is, I answer, that, for any practical purpose, it is what the people think so, - and that they, and not I, are the natural, lawful, and competent judges of this matter.
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The effect of liberty to individuals is that they may do what they please: we ought to see what it will please them to do, before we risk congratulations.
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I know of nothing sublime which is not some modification of power.
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