The world is governed by opinion.
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The home is the chief school of human virtues.
Permalink to quote #33 We smile at the ignorance of the savage who cuts down the tree in order to reach its fruit; but the same blunder is made by every person who is overeager and i…
Permalink to quote #35 The cry has been that when war is declared, all opposition should therefore be hushed. A sentiment more unworthy of a free country could hardly be propagated. …
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