I have an almost complete disregard of precedent, and a faith in the possibility of something better. It irritates me to be told how things have always been done. I defy the tyranny of precedent. I go for anything new…

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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 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...

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.

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

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

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...

An institution or reform movement that is not selfish, must originate in the recognition of...

An institution or reform movement that is not selfish, must originate in the recognition of...

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...

The surest test of discipline is its absence.

The surest test of discipline is its absence.

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?

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...

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...