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There are only two creatures of value on the face of the earth: th

There are only two creatures of value on the face of the earth: those with the commitment, and those who require the commitment of others. – John Adams

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While all other sciences have advanced, that of government is at a standstill – little better understood, little better practiced now than three or four thousand years ago. – John Adams

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Abuse of words has been the great instrument of sophistry and chicanery, of party, faction, and division of society. – John Adams

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The resolved mind hath no cares. – George Herbert

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I remember committing myself to make it in the garbage business, whatever it takes! – Tom Fatjo

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The difference between involvement and commitment is like an eggs-and-ham breakfast: the chicken was involved – the pig was committed. – Anon.

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A person with half volition goes backwards and forwards, but makes no progress on even the smoothest of roads. – Thomas Carlyle

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