Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its best stage, is but a necessary evil in its worst state an intolerable one.
Thomas Paine
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- The greatest remedy for anger is delay.
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- Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its best stage, is but a necessary evil in its worst state an intolerable one.
- I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.
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