Quote by Samuel Johnson
I would not give half a guinea to live under one form of governmen

I would not give half a guinea to live under one form of government other than another. It is of no moment to the happiness of an individual. – Samuel Johnson

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Friendship, like love, is destroyed by long absence, though it may be increased by short intermissions. – Samuel Johnson

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Leisure and curiosity might soon make great advances in useful knowledge, were they not diverted by minute emulation and laborious trifles. – Samuel Johnson

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I have a message from the Tea Party, a message that is loud and clear and does not mince words. Weve come to take our government back. – Rand Paul

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We all hoped in 2001 that we could put in place an Afghan government under President Karzai that would be able to control the country, make sure al-Qaeda didnt come back, and make sure the Taliban wasnt resurging. It didnt work out. – Colin Powell

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Well private money can take risks in a way that government money often isnt willing to. – Bill Gates

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