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Abuse of words has been the great instrument of sophistry and chicanery, of party, faction, and division of society. – John Adams

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There are two educations. One should teach us how to make a living and the other how to live. – John Adams

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Power always thinks it has a great soul and vast views beyond the comprehension of the weak. – John Adams

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Memorial Day this year is especially important as we are reminded almost daily of the great sacrifices that the men and women of the Armed Services make to defend our way of life. – Robin Hayes

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I believe the first test of a truly great man is in his humility. – John Ruskin

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The great gift of human beings is that we have the power of empathy. – Meryl Streep

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The unworthy successor of Peter who desires to benefit from the immeasurable wealth of Christ feels the great need of your assistance, your prayers, your sacrifice, and he most humbly asks this of you. – Pope John Paul II

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