An institution or reform movement that is not selfish, must originate in the recognition of some evil that is adding to the sum of human suffering, or diminishing the sum of happiness.

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The surest test of discipline is its absence.

The surest test of discipline is its absence.

I may be compelled to face danger, but never fear it, and while our soldiers...

I may be compelled to face danger, but never fear it, and while our soldiers...

A ball had passed between my body and the right arm which supported him, cutting...

A ball had passed between my body and the right arm which supported him, cutting...

Economy, prudence, and a simple life are the sure masters of need, and will often...

Economy, prudence, and a simple life are the sure masters of need, and will often...

I may sometimes be willing to teach for nothing, but if paid at all, I...

I may sometimes be willing to teach for nothing, but if paid at all, I...

Everybody's business is nobody's business, and nobody's business is my business.

Everybody's business is nobody's business, and nobody's business is my business.

This conflict is one thing I've been waiting for. I'm well and strong and young...

This conflict is one thing I've been waiting for. I'm well and strong and young...

The patriot blood of my father was warm in my veins.

The patriot blood of my father was warm in my veins.

I have an almost complete disregard of precedent, and a faith in the possibility of...

I have an almost complete disregard of precedent, and a faith in the possibility of...

I may be compelled to face danger, but never fear it, and while our soldiers...

I may be compelled to face danger, but never fear it, and while our soldiers...

I wonder if a soldier ever does mend a bullet hole in his coat?

I wonder if a soldier ever does mend a bullet hole in his coat?