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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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Patriot Day
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He showed that fame may be won and what services be rendered by a plain son of the people unaided by any gifts of fortune. – James Bryce

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Presidents Day
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The People, though we think of a great entity when we use the word, means nothing more than so many millions of individual men. – James Bryce

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The first sin in our universe was Lucifers self conceit. – Thomas Carlyle

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Commit a sin twice and it will not seem a crime. – Anon.

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For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23 – Bible

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Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a blame to any people. – Bible

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