Democracy shows not only its power in reforming governments, but in regenerating a race of men and this is the greatest blessing of free governments
Andrew Jackson
The wisdom of man never yet contrived a system of taxation that would operate with perfect equality.
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Take time to deliberate; but when the time for action arrives, stop thinking and go in.
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It was settled by the Constitution, the laws, and the whole practice of the government that the entire executive power is vested in the President of the United States
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Every good citizen makes his country's honor his own, and cherishes it not only as precious but as sacred. He is willing to risk his life in its defence and is conscious that he gains protection while he gives it.
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Desperate courage makes One a majority.
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One man with courage makes a majority.
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It is to be regretted that the rich and powerful too often bend the acts of government to their own selfish purposes.
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The individual who refuses to defend his rights when called by his government deserves to be a slave, and must be punished as an enemy of his country and a friend to her foe
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Peace, above all things, is to be desired, but blood must sometimes be spilled to obtain it on equable and lasting terms
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Our Union: It must be preserved
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It is a damn poor mind indeed which can't think of at least two ways to spell any word.
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Any man worth his salt will stick up for what he believes right, but it takes a slightly better man to acknowledge instantly and without reservation that he is in error
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Heaven will be no heaven to me if I do not meet my wife there.
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Never take counsel of your fears.
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