It is by presence of mind in untried emergencies that the native metal of man is tested.
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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.James Russell Lowell
Once to every person and nation come the moment to decide. In the conflict of truth with falsehood, for the good or evil side.
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This goin' ware glory waits ye haint one agreeable feetur.
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Soft-heartedness, in times like these, Shows sof'ness in the upper story.
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A weed is no more than a flower in disguise.
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There is no work of genius which has not been the delight of mankind, no word of genius to which the human heart and soul have not sooner or later responded.
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