You cannot plan the future by the past.
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It is one of the finest problems in legislation, what the state ought to take upon itself to direct and what it ought to leave, with as little interference as possible, to individual discretion
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The arrogance of age must submit to be taught by youth.
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That chastity of honour which felt a stain like a wound.
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