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A good government implies two things first, fidelity to the object

A good government implies two things first, fidelity to the objects of the government secondly, a knowledge of the means, by which those objects can be best attained. – Joseph Story

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Republics are created by the virtue, public spirit, and intelligence of the citizens. They fall, when the wise are banished from the public councils, because they dare to be honest, and the profligate are rewarded, because they flatter the people, in order to betray them. – Joseph Story

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And it is no less true, that personal security and private property rest entirely upon the wisdom, the stability, and the integrity of the courts of justice. – Joseph Story

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Historic changes and challenges. Breakthroughs in human knowledge and opportunity. And yet, for vast numbers across the globe, the daily realities have not altered. – Abdallah II

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For whatever be the knowledge which we are able to obtain of God, either by perception or reflection, we must of necessity believe that He is by many degrees far better than what we perceive Him to be. – Origen

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I had a traditional interview based on a phone call from an agent. He says theres a show and they would like to see you and its called Dallas. With very little knowledge I go over to this meeting at Warner Brothers. – Steve Kanaly

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Can the knowledge deriving from reason even begin to compare with knowledge perceptible by sense? – Louis Aragon

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