If you ain't never pick up the sword,you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.

Let no one, then think lightly of the world, lest he be despising himself unawares

WheneverI hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried onhim personally.

Kindwords can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.

Whoever does not know the truth is ignorant, but the one who knows the truth but denies is a criminal

The best prophet is common sense, our native wit.

Many a gem of wisdom have gone unsaid, because someone lacked ability to express it.

Faith is continuation of reason.

Don'tbe afraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

You may give gifts without caring, but you can't care without giving

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