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Liberty, according to my metaphysics is a self-determining power in an intellectual agent. It implies thought and choice and power. – John Adams

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There is danger from all men. The only maxim of a free government ought to be to trust no man living with power to endanger the public liberty. – John Adams

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Old minds are like old horses you must exercise them if you wish to keep them in working order. – John Adams

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Words derive their power from the original word. – Meister Eckhart

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The American people should be made aware of the trend toward monopolization of the great public information vehicles and the concentration of more and more power over public opinion in fewer and fewer hands. – Spiro T. Agnew

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There is that in the glance of a flower which may at times control the greatest of creations braggart lords. – John Muir

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If power is for sale, sell your mother to buy it. You can always buy her back again. – Arabic Proverb

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Poetry is plucking at the heartstrings, and making music with them. – Dennis Gabor

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Joy is a flower that blooms when you do. – Author Unknown

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I was not good in school. I could never read very fast or very well. I got tested for learning disabilities, for dyslexia. Then I got put on Ritalin and Dexedrine. I took those starting in the eighth grade. As soon as they pumped that drug into me, it would focus me right in. – Channing Tatum

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Tens of thousands who could never afford to own, feed and stable a horse, had by this bright invention enjoyed the swiftness of motion which is perhaps the most fascinating feature of material life. – Frances Willard, How I Learned to Ride the Bicycle

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