Virtues
The first and simplest emotion which we discover in the human mind, is curiosity.4.2 · 37 votes · 28 reads
Thought and Reason
The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.3.9 · 57 votes · 198 reads
Society
The true danger is when liberty is nibbled away, for expedience, and by parts.3.0 · 58 votes · 78 reads
Society
To tax and to please, no more than to love and to be wise, is not given to men.3.0 · 26 votes · 29 reads
Society
We must all obey the great law of change. It is the most powerful law of nature.3.0 · 16 votes · 174 reads
Society
When ever a separation is made between liberty and justice, neither is safe.4.5 · 59 votes · 163 reads
Government and Politics
When the leaders choose to make themselves bidders at an auction of popularity, their talents, in the construction of the state, will be of no service. They will become flatterers instead of legislators; the instruments, not the guides, of the people.4.1 · 21 votes · 167 reads
Government and Politics
Your representative owes you, not his industry only, but his judgment; and he betrays instead of serving you if he sacrifices it to your opinion.4.9 · 42 votes · 166 reads
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