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Quote by Thomas Paine
Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil in its

Government, even in its best state, is but a necessary evil in its worst state, an intolerable one. – Thomas Paine

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It is not a God, just and good, but a devil, under the name of God, that the Bible describes. – Thomas Paine

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I prefer peace. But if trouble must come, let it come in my time, so that my children can live in peace. – Thomas Paine

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Soap and water and common sense are the best disinfectants. – William Osler

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A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of. – Jane Austen

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The ultimate victory in competition is derived from the inner satisfaction of knowing that you have done your best and that you have gotten the most out of what you had to give. – Howard Cosell

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World history is a court of judgment. – Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

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Dare to be imperfect and one day there will tug at your sleeve a soulmate. – Robert Brault, rbrault.blogspot.com

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