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Women are a sisterhood. They make common cause in behalf of the se

Women are a sisterhood. They make common cause in behalf of the sex and, indeed, this is natural enough, when we consider the vast power that the law gives us over them. – William Cobbett

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Another great evil arising from this desire to be thought rich; or rather, from the desire not to be thought poor, is the destructive thing which has been honored by the name of speculation; but which ought to be called Gambling. – William Cobbett

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Never esteem men on account of their riches or their station. Respect goodness, find it where you may. – William Cobbett

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Nothing destroys authority more than the unequal and untimely interchange of power stretched too far and relaxed too much. – Francis Bacon

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I dont know what I would have done without believing in God. His support gives me power and energy to continue to be optimistic, to smile, not to be depressed. Sometimes, if things are not going so well, I dont cry. I say maybe its meant to be. – Ofra Haza

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Silence is the ultimate weapon of power. – Charles de Gaulle

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All too often arrogance accompanies strength, and we must never assume that justice is on the side of the strong. The use of power must always be accompanied by moral choice. – Theodore Bikel

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The lure of the distant and the difficult is deceptive. The great opportunity is where you are. – John Burroughs

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