A people without a heritage are easily persuaded.

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It is in the interest of tyrants to reduce the people to ignorance and vice. For they cannot live in any country where virtue and knowledge prevail.

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The only victories which leave no regret are those which are gained over ignorance.

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Don’t let people’s compliments go to your head and don’t let their criticisms go to your heart.

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When another blames you or hates you, or people voice similar criticisms, go to their souls, penetrate inside and see what sort of people they are. You will realize that there is no need to be racked with anxiety that they should hold any particular opinion about you.

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Social media made y'all way too comfortable with disrespecting people and not getting punched in the face for it. ― Mike Tyson

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How many times have people used a pen or paintbrush because they couldn’t pull the trigger?

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I always remind people from outside our state that there’s plenty of room for all Alaska’s animals — right next to the mashed potatoes.

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Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery.

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When the slave auctioneer asked in what he was proficient, he replied, "In ruling people.

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