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It is hard for any one to be an honest politician who is not born

It is hard for any one to be an honest politician who is not born and bred a Dissenter. – William Hazlitt

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The seat of knowledge is in the head of wisdom, in the heart. We are sure to judge wrong, if we do not feel right. – William Hazlitt

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The beginning of thought is in disagreement — not only with others but also with ourselves. – Eric Hoffer

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May we never confuse honest dissent with disloyal subversion. – Dwight D Eisenhower

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But most of us are apt to settle within ourselves that the man who blocks our way is odious, and not to mind causing him a little of the disgust which his personality excites in ourselves. – George Eliot

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Assent — and you are sane — , demur — youre straightway dangerous — , and handled with a Chain — . – Emily Dickinson

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