Quote by George Mason
Every society, all government, and every kind of civil compact the

Every society, all government, and every kind of civil compact therefore, is or ought to be, calculated for the general good and safety of the community. – George Mason

Other quotes by George Mason

In all our associations in all our agreements let us never lose sight of this fundamental maxim – that all power was originally lodged in, and consequently is derived from, the people. – George Mason

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power
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Your dear baby has died innocent and blameless, and has been called away by an all wise and merciful Creator, most probably from a life to misery and misfortune, and most certainly to one of happiness and bliss. – George Mason

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Happiness
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As much as I value an union of all the states, I would not admit the southern states into the union, unless they agreed to the discontinuance of this disgraceful trade, because it would bring weakness and not strength to the union. – George Mason

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strength
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Those persons who are burning to display heroism may rest assured that the course of social evolution will offer them every opportunity. – Havelock Ellis

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Society

Weve turned into a whining society. – Billy Corgan

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Society

What is the use of a house if you havent got a tolerable planet to put it on? – Henry David Thoreau

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Society

My meaningless office job: they pay me for my body and mind, but my heart gets no paycheck and my soul pays the taxes. – Carrie Latet, 2006

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Society

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The whole secret of existence is to have no fear. Never fear what will become of you, depend on no one. Only the moment you reject all help are you freed. – Buddha

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I had the strength and the finesse there and put it all together. – Elvis Stojko

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strength

I like bawdy humor. I love bawdy humor, but not dirty humor. – Betty White

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Humor