"I consent Sir, to this Constitution because I expect no better, and because I am not sure, that it is not the best."
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"Better slip with foot than tongue."
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"If the new Universal History were also read, it would give a connected idea of human affairs, so far as it goes, which should be followed by the best modern histories, particularly of our mother country; then of these colonies; which should be accompanied with observations on their rise, increase, use to Great Britain, encouragements and discouragements, the means to make them flourish, and secure their liberties."
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"The most trifling actions that affect a man's credit are to be regarded. The sound of your hammer at five in the morning, or at nine at night, heard by a creditor, makes him easy six months longer; but if he sees you at the billiard-table, or hears your voice at a tavern, when you should be at work, he sends for his money the next day."
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"To the generous mind the heaviest debt is that of gratitude, when it is not in our power to repay it."
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"Better is little with the fear of the Lord, than great treasure, and trouble therewith."
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"A man is not completely born until he is dead."
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"If a man would reap praise, you must sow the seeds, gentle words and useful deeds."
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"Squeamish stomachs cannot eat without pickles."
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"Ambition has its disappointments to sour us, but never the good fortune to satisfy us."
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"The exact Quantity and Quality being found out, is to be kept to constantly."
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"Most people dislike vanity in others, whatever share they have of it themselves."
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"Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in the world nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes."
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"I looked around for God's judgments, but saw no signs of them."
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"[It was] the poverty caused by the bad influence of the English bankers on the Parliament which has caused in the colonies hatred of the English and . . . the Revolutionary War."
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"The most exquisite folly is made of wisdom spun too fine."
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"Our whole life is but a greater and longer childhood."
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"There are three sorts of people in the world: Those who are immovable, people who don't get it, or don't want to do anything about it; there are people who are movable, people who see the need for change and are prepared to listen to it; and there are people who move, people who make things happen."
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"Out of adversity comes opportunity."
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"It is hard for an empty bag to stand upright."
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