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'Tis not seasonable to call a man a traitor that has an army at his...

'Tis not seasonable to call a man a traitor that has an army at his...

In quoting of books, quote such authors as are usually read; others you may read...

In quoting of books, quote such authors as are usually read; others you may read...

Ignorance of the law excuses no man; not that all men know the law, but...

Ignorance of the law excuses no man; not that all men know the law, but...

Philosophy is nothing but discretion.

Philosophy is nothing but discretion.

'Tis not the eating, nor 'tis not the drinking that is to be blamed, but...

'Tis not the eating, nor 'tis not the drinking that is to be blamed, but...

Prayer should be short, without giving God Almighty reasons why he should grant this, or...

Prayer should be short, without giving God Almighty reasons why he should grant this, or...

Wise people say nothing in dangerous times.

Wise people say nothing in dangerous times.

Where ignorance is bliss, 'Tis folly to be wise.

Where ignorance is bliss, 'Tis folly to be wise.

A king is a thing men have made for their own sakes, for quietness sake....

A king is a thing men have made for their own sakes, for quietness sake....

They that govern the most make the least noise.

They that govern the most make the least noise.

The world cannot be governed without juggling.

The world cannot be governed without juggling.

Tis not seasonable to call a man traitor, that has an army at his heels.

Tis not seasonable to call a man traitor, that has an army at his heels.

Of all actions of a man's life, his marriage does least concern other people, yet...

Of all actions of a man's life, his marriage does least concern other people, yet...

They that are against superstition oftentimes run into it of the wrong side. If I...

They that are against superstition oftentimes run into it of the wrong side. If I...

Pleasure is nothing else but the intermission of pain.

Pleasure is nothing else but the intermission of pain.

It's not the drinking to be blamed, but the excess.

It's not the drinking to be blamed, but the excess.

'Tis not seasonable to call a man a traitor that has an army at his...

'Tis not seasonable to call a man a traitor that has an army at his...

They may attack me with an army of six hundred syllogisms; and if I do...

They may attack me with an army of six hundred syllogisms; and if I do...

My parents were very pleased that I was in the army. The fact that I...

My parents were very pleased that I was in the army. The fact that I...

Yes! Finally captured Martha Stewart. You know, with all the massive and almost completely unpunished...

Yes! Finally captured Martha Stewart. You know, with all the massive and almost completely unpunished...