Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil; in its worst state, an intolerable one.
From Thomas Paine
We can only reason from what is; we can reason on actualities, but not on possibilities.
Titles are but nicknames, and every nickname is a title.
There are matters in the Bible, said to be done by the express commandment of God, that are shocking to humanity and to every idea we have of moral justice.
But such is the irresistable nature of truth, that all it asks, and all it wants is the liberty of appearing.
The instant formal government is abolished, society begins to act. A general association takes place, and common interest produces common security.
The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection.
Reputation is what men and women think of us; character is what God and angels know of us.
The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.
If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace.
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