Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master. Experience has taught us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it is to dislodge them after they have got possession, and when the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.

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Honesty is always the best policy.

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Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.

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We can not guarantee success, we can strive to deserve it.

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Occupants of public offices love power and are prone to abuse it.

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You have only one way to convince others, listen to them.

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Make sure you are doing what God wants you to do--then do it with all your strength.

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Do not let anyone claim tribute of American patriotism if they even attempt to remove religion from politics.

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Be Americans. Let there be no sectionalism, no North, South, East or West. You are all dependent on one another and should be one in union. In one word, be a nation. Be Americans, and be true to yourselves.

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99% of failures come from people who make excuses.

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