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Quote by James Bryce
There is a hearty Puritanism in the view of human nature which per

There is a hearty Puritanism in the view of human nature which pervades the instrument of 1787. It is the work of men who believed in original sin, and were resolved to leave open for transgressors no door which they could possibly shut. – James Bryce

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Our country is not the only thing to which we owe our allegiance. It is also owed to justice and to humanity. Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong. – James Bryce

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Three-fourths of the mistakes a man makes are made because he does not really know what he thinks he knows. – James Bryce

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The worth of a book is to be measured by what you can carry away from it. – James Bryce

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But if you will not do so, behold, you have sinned against the Lord, and be sure your sin will find you out. Numbers 32:23 – Bible

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But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door. It desires to have you, but you must master it. Genesis 4:7 – Bible

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If there is sin against life, it consists in hoping for another life and in eluding the implacable grandeur of this life. – Albert Camus

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A private sin is not so prejudicial in this world, as a public indecency. – Miguel de Cervantes

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If you work hard and play by the rules, this country is truly open to you. You can achieve anything. – Arnold Schwarzenegger

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Gray hairs are deaths blossoms. – English Proverb

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