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All conservatism is based upon the idea that if you leave things a

All conservatism is based upon the idea that if you leave things alone you leave them as they are. But you do not. If you leave a thing alone you leave it to a torrent of change. – Gilbert K. Chesterton

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I believe that no man who holds a leaders position should ever accept favors from either side. He is then committed to show favors. A leader must stand alone. – Mother Jones

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As the only girl growing up among three brothers, I was always afraid of being excluded. If there was a game to be played, a sport to be learned, a competition to join, I was on my feet and ready. I didnt spend much time alone for fear that Id miss out. – Elisabeth Shue

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