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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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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The power under the Constitution will always be in the people.

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Leadership is not only having a vision, but also having the courage, the discipline, and the resources to get you there.

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Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.

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

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When there is no vision, there is no hope.

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The last official act of any government is to loot the treasury.

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The future of this nation depends on the Christian training of our youth.

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Honesty is always the best policy.

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