Governments need to have both shepherds and butchers.

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Clever tyrants are never punished.

Clever tyrants are never punished.

The little may contrast with the great, in painting, but cannot be said to be...

The little may contrast with the great, in painting, but cannot be said to be...

I know of nothing more laughable than a doctor who does not die of old...

I know of nothing more laughable than a doctor who does not die of old...

God gave us the gift of life; it is up to us to give ourselves...

God gave us the gift of life; it is up to us to give ourselves...

When its a question of money, everybody is of the same religion.

When its a question of money, everybody is of the same religion.

The infinitely little have a pride infinitely great.

The infinitely little have a pride infinitely great.

I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right...

I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right...

The ladder of success must be set upon something solid before you can start to...

The ladder of success must be set upon something solid before you can start to...

We have a natural right to make use of our pens as of our tongue,...

We have a natural right to make use of our pens as of our tongue,...

No snowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible.

No snowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible.

What a heavy burden is a name that has become too famous.

What a heavy burden is a name that has become too famous.

I disapprove of what you say, but I defend to the death your right to...

I disapprove of what you say, but I defend to the death your right to...

He is a hard man who is only just, and a sad one who is...

He is a hard man who is only just, and a sad one who is...

All sects differ, because they come from men; morality is everywhere the same, because it...

All sects differ, because they come from men; morality is everywhere the same, because it...

Injustice in the end produces independence.

Injustice in the end produces independence.

God is a comedian, playing to an audience too afraid to laugh.

God is a comedian, playing to an audience too afraid to laugh.

Stand upright, speak thy thoughts, declare The truth thou hast, that all may share; Be...

Stand upright, speak thy thoughts, declare The truth thou hast, that all may share; Be...

A woman can keep one secret - the secret of her age

A woman can keep one secret - the secret of her age

I'd be happy if I could think that the role of the library was sustained...

I'd be happy if I could think that the role of the library was sustained...

It is folly for an eminent man to think of escaping censure, and a weakness...

It is folly for an eminent man to think of escaping censure, and a weakness...

Dear tampon commercial, When I'm on my period, I don't wear a WHITE bikini or...

Dear tampon commercial, When I'm on my period, I don't wear a WHITE bikini or...

If you reveal your secrets to the wind you should not blame the wind for...

If you reveal your secrets to the wind you should not blame the wind for...