Quote by Thomas Paine
Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its

Society in every state is a blessing, but government, even in its best stage, is but a necessary evil in its worst state an intolerable one. – Thomas Paine

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There are matters in the Bible, said to be done by the express commandment of God, that are shocking to humanity and to every idea we have of moral justice. – Thomas Paine

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The World is my country, all mankind are my brethren, and to do good is my religion. – Thomas Paine

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I think every girl needs to love herself, regardless of anything. Like if youre having a bad day, if you dont like your hair, if you dont have the best family situation, whatever, you have to love yourself and you cant do anything until you love yourself first. – Julianne Hough

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Proving Im a good mother is the one achievement Im most proud of. Its brought out the best in me. – Sheena Easton

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I was in the bath at the time, and my dad came running in and said, Guess who they want to play Harry Potter!? and I started to cry. It was probably the best moment of my life. – Daniel Radcliffe

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I am not a perfect servant. I am a public servant doing my best against the odds. As I develop and serve, be patient. God is not finished with me yet. – Jesse Jackson

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To have faith is to trust yourself to the water. When you swim you dont grab hold of the water, because if you do you will sink and drown. Instead you relax, and float. – Alan Watts

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God gave me some weird, beautiful scent that makes men and women go crazy. People compare it to Carvel. It is a whale of a smell. – Adam Sandler

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Golf is a game in which one endeavors to control a ball with implements ill adapted for the purpose. – Woodrow Wilson

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Although Golf was originally restricted to wealthy Protestants, today its open to anybody who owns hideous clothing. – Dave Barry

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