The real "haves" are they who can acquire freedom, self-confidence, and even riches without depriving others of them. They acquire all of these by developing and applying their potentialities. On the other hand, the real "have nots" are they who cannot have aught except by depriving others of it. They can feel free only by diminishing the freedom of others, self-confident by spreading fear and dependence among others, and rich by making others poor.
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I like the English. They have the most rigid code of immorality in the world.
I like the English. They have the most rigid code of immorality in the world.
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Politics are about power; we cannot evade that truth or its consequences. We dream of a better world but it is in Utopia- that is, nowhere.
Few men desire liberty; most men wish only for a just master.
Few men desire liberty; most men wish only for a just master.
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The direct use of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.
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I've analyzed the best I can ... and I have not found an impeachable offense, and therefore resignation is not an acceptable course.
The thing I enjoyed most were visits from children. They did not want public office.
The thing I enjoyed most were visits from children. They did not want public office.
