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Quote by Thomas Paine
A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong gives it a superficial

A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong gives it a superficial appearance of being right. – Thomas Paine

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All national institutions of churches, whether Jewish, Christian or Turkish, appear to me no other than human inventions, set up to terrify and enslave mankind, and monopolize power and profit. – Thomas Paine

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Tis the business of little minds to shrink but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death. – Thomas Paine

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I never had a policy; I have just tried to do my very best each and every day. – Attributed to Abraham Lincoln (unconfirmed)

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There is nothing more likely to drive a man mad, than the being unable to get rid of the idea of the distinction between right and wrong, and an obstinate, constitutional preference of the true to the agreeable. – William Hazlitt

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In each human heart are a tiger, a pig, an ass and a nightingale. Diversity of character is due to their unequal activity. – Ambrose Bierce

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I have had more trouble with myself than with any other man I have ever met. – Dwight Lyman Moody

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Im sad to report that in the past few years, ever since uncertainty became our insistent 21st century companion, leadership has taken a great leap backwards to the familiar territory of command and control. – Margaret J. Wheatley

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Gentleness corrects whatever is offensive in our manner. – Hugh Blair

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