It is all very well to talk about being the captain of your soul. It is hard, and only a few heroes, saints, and geniuses have been the captains of their souls for any extended period of their lives. Most men, after a little freedom, have preferred authority with the consoling assurances and the economy of effort which it brings.
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America is a large, friendly dog in a very small room. Every time it wags its tail, it knocks over a chair.
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The disposition of all power is to abuses, nor does it at all mend the matter that its possessors are a majority.
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You better take advantage of the good cigars. You don't get much else in that job.
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A war is not won if the defeated enemy has not been turned into a friend.
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Anyone that wants the presidency so much that he'll spend two years organizing and campaigning for it is not to be trusted with the office.
We are ready for any unforeseen event that may or may not occur.
We are ready for any unforeseen event that may or may not occur.
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The idea that the sole aim of punishment is to prevent crime is obviously grounded upon the theory that crime can be prevented, which is almost as dubious as the notion that poverty can be prevented.
A real leader faces the music, even when he doesn't like the tune.
A real leader faces the music, even when he doesn't like the tune.
