The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.
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The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbor to say there are twenty gods, or no God. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg.
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The Bible is the cornerstone of liberty. . . . Students' perusal of the sacred volume will make us better citizens, better fathers, and better husbands.
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The appointment of a woman to office is an innovation for which the public is not prepared, nor am I.
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