Quote by George Mason
As much as I value an union of all the states, I would not admit t

As much as I value an union of all the states, I would not admit the southern states into the union, unless they agreed to the discontinuance of this disgraceful trade, because it would bring weakness and not strength to the union. – George Mason

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Your dear baby has died innocent and blameless, and has been called away by an all wise and merciful Creator, most probably from a life to misery and misfortune, and most certainly to one of happiness and bliss. – George Mason

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In all our associations in all our agreements let us never lose sight of this fundamental maxim – that all power was originally lodged in, and consequently is derived from, the people. – George Mason

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A few years experience will convince us that those things which at the time they happened we regarded as our greatest misfortunes have proved our greatest blessings. – George Mason

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Once more, Never think that you can live to God by your own power or strength but always look to and rely on him for assistance, yea, for all strength and grace. – David Brainerd

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Dont be intimidated by what you dont know. That can be your greatest strength and ensure that you do things differently from everyone else. – Sara Blakely

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I was born on a farm. My strength has nothing to do with political apparatus. I get my strength from nature, from flowers. – Ariel Sharon

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Where there is no struggle, there is no strength. – Oprah Winfrey

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