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No oppression is so heavy or lasting as that which is inflicted by the perversion and exorbitance of legal authority. – Joseph Addison

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There is not a more pleasing exercise of the mind than gratitude. It is accompanied with such an inward satisfaction that the duty is sufficiently rewarded by the performance. – Joseph Addison

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Gratitude
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Joseph Addison
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We are always doing, says he, something for posterity, but I would see posterity do something for us. – Joseph Addison

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History
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Children must be considered in a divorce considered valuable pawns in the nasty legal and financial contest that is about to ensue. – P. J. ORourke

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History has shown us that, on extraordinarily rare occasions, it becomes necessary for the federal government to intervene on behalf of individuals whose 14th Amendment rights to legal due process and equal protection may be violated by a state. – Michael K. Simpson

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I have been committed to carrying out my duties… in accordance with both the letter and spirit of all applicable rules of ethics and canons of conduct. – Samuel Alito

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Ive always considered making it legal for Americans to import their prescription drugs a free-trade issue. Imports create competition and keep domestic industry more responsive to consumers. – Chuck Grassley

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Universal peace sounds ridiculous to the head of an average family. – Kin Hubbard

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