Life has no meaning except in terms of responsibility.
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There are historic situations in which refusal to defend the inheritance of a civilization, however imperfect, against tyranny and aggression may result in consequences even worse than war.
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Democracy is finding proximate solutions to insoluble problems.
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Goodness, armed with power, is corrupted; and pure love without power is destroyed.
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The prophet himself stands under the judgment which he preaches. If he does not know that, he is a false prophet.
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Aim for the stars and maybe you'll reach the sky.
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