No people ever yet benefited by riches if their prosperity corrupted their virtue
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Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.
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The object of government is the welfare of the people. The material progress and prosperity of a nation are desirable chiefly so far as they lead to the moral and material welfare of all good citizens.
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Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.
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If we do not protect the environment now, we cannot ensure a strong nation for our children, ... If we do not act today, many of these lands will be gone.
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Behind the ostensible government sits enthroned an invisible government owing no allegiance and acknowledging no responsibility to the people.
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