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Abuse of words has been the great instrument of sophistry and chic

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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If we do not lay out ourselves in the service of mankind whom should we serve? – John Adams

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There are only two creatures of value on the face of the earth: those with the commitment, and those who require the commitment of others. – John Adams

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Dont be humble… youre not that great. – Golda Meir

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Until youre ready to look foolish, youll never have the possibility of being great. – Cher

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