Quote by Thomas Jefferson
History, in general, only informs us what bad government is. - Tho

History, in general, only informs us what bad government is. – Thomas Jefferson

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When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty. – Thomas Jefferson

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We cannot do everything at once, but we can do something at once. – Calvin Coolidge

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We never repent of having eaten too little. – Thomas Jefferson

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Let us have faith that right makes might, and in that faith, let us, to the end, dare to do our duty as we understand it. – Abraham Lincoln

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Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. Point out to them how the nominal winner is often a real loser – in fees, expenses, and waste of time. As a peacemaker the lawyer has a superior opportunity of being a good man. There will still be business enough. – Abraham Lincoln

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The time comes upon every public man when it is best for him to keep his lips closed. – Abraham Lincoln

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I have tried to lift France out of the mud. But she will return to her errors and vomitings. I cannot prevent the French from being French. – Charles de Gaulle

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I get started at 5:30 in the morning and write till 10 A.M. Then I hike six or seven miles before going back to work. – Don Winslow

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We create success or failure on the course primarily by our thoughts. – Gary Player

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