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Above all things, and at all times, practice yourself in good humor.

Above all things, and at all times, practice yourself in good humor.

I have often thought that nothing would do more extensive good at small expense than...

I have often thought that nothing would do more extensive good at small expense than...

A nation as a society forms a moral person, and every member of it is...

A nation as a society forms a moral person, and every member of it is...

The animosities of soverigns are temporary, and may be allayed; but those which seize the...

The animosities of soverigns are temporary, and may be allayed; but those which seize the...

Difference of opinion is advantageous in religion. The several sects perform the office of a...

Difference of opinion is advantageous in religion. The several sects perform the office of a...

Question with boldness even the existence of God; because, if there be one, he must...

Question with boldness even the existence of God; because, if there be one, he must...

Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he...

Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he...

But friendship is precious, not only in the shade, but in the sunshine of life;...

But friendship is precious, not only in the shade, but in the sunshine of life;...

I own that I am not a friend to a very energetic government. It is...

I own that I am not a friend to a very energetic government. It is...

I consider ethics, as well as religion, as supplements to law in the government of...

I consider ethics, as well as religion, as supplements to law in the government of...

My views and feelings are in favor of the abolition of war--and I hope it...

My views and feelings are in favor of the abolition of war--and I hope it...

A single good government is a blessing to the whole earth.

A single good government is a blessing to the whole earth.

I have no ambition to govern men; it is a painful and thankless office.

I have no ambition to govern men; it is a painful and thankless office.

Our country is now taking so steady a course as to show by what road...

Our country is now taking so steady a course as to show by what road...

I never did, or countenanced, in public life, a single act inconsistent with the strictest...

I never did, or countenanced, in public life, a single act inconsistent with the strictest...

The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of...

The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of...

I find as I grow older that I love those most whom I loved first.

I find as I grow older that I love those most whom I loved first.

I hope we shall take warning from the example of England and crush in its...

I hope we shall take warning from the example of England and crush in its...

The most powerful force in the universe is gossip.

The most powerful force in the universe is gossip.

If government were a product, selling it would be illegal.

If government were a product, selling it would be illegal.