America owes most of its social prejudices to the exaggerated religious opinions of the different sects which were so instrumental in establishing the colonies.
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Slavery is no more sinful, by the Christian code, than it is sinful to wear a whole coat, while another is in tatters, to eat a better meal than a neighbor, or otherwise to enjoy ease and plenty, while our fellow creatures are suffering and in want.James F. Cooper
Party leads to vicious, corrupt and unprofitable legislation, for the sole purpose of defeating party.
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It is a misfortune that necessity has induced men to accord greater license to this formidable engine, in order to obtain liberty, than can be borne with less important objects in view; for the press, like fire, is an excellent servant, but a terrible master.
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No civilized society can long exist, with an active power in its bosom that is stronger than the law.
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Everybody says it, and what everybody says must be true.
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Whenever the government of the United States shall break up, it will probably be in consequence of a false direction having been given to public opinion.
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