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Every government degenerates when trusted to the rulers of the peo

Every government degenerates when trusted to the rulers of the people alone. The people themselves are its only safe depositories. – Thomas Jefferson

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The Creator has not thought proper to mark those in the forehead who are of stuff to make good generals. We are first, therefore, to seek them blindfold, and then let them learn the trade at the expense of great losses. – Thomas Jefferson

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The art of life is the art of avoiding pain; and he is the best pilot, who steers clearest of the rocks and shoals with which it is beset. – Thomas Jefferson

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Another thing I like to do is sit back and take in nature. To look at the birds, listen to their singing, go hiking, camping and jogging and running, walking along the beach, playing games and sometimes being alone with the great outdoors. Its very special to me. – Larry Wilcox

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To live alone is the fate of all great souls. – Arthur Schopenhauer

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Music should probably provide answers in terms of lyrical content, and giving people a sense of togetherness and oneness, as opposed to being alone in their thoughts and dilemmas or regrets or happiness or whatever. – Peabo Bryson

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Its an amazing feeling to go into a studio and really be alone. – Joaquin Phoenix

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Resolve and thou art free. – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

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I never was someone who was at ease with happiness. – Hugh Laurie

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Its developing a relationship with actors that makes it work. – Richard Donner

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There is a secret pride in every human heart that revolts at tyranny. You may order and drive an individual, but you cannot make him respect you. – William Hazlitt

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