The most successful war seldom pays for its losses.
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The republican is the only form of government which is not eternally at open or secret war with the rights of mankind.
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I have recently been examining all the known superstitions of the world, and do not find in our particular superstition (Christianity) one redeeming feature. They are all alike founded on fables and mythology.
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Speeches that are measured by the hour will die with the hour.
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I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them.
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The sheep are happier of themselves than under the care of a wolf.
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