"Beer is proof that God wants us to be happy"
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"Without Freedom of thought there can be no such thing as wisdom;and no such thing as public liberty, without freedom of speech."
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"The way to secure peace is to be prepared for war. They that are on their guard, and appear ready to receive their adversaries, are in much less danger of being attacked, than the supine, secure, and negligent."
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"Diligence overcomes difficulties; sloth makes them."
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"I am on this account not displeased that the Figure is not known as a Bald Eagle, but looks more like a Turkey. For the Truth the Turkey is in Comparison a much more respectable Bird, and withal a true original Native of America... He is besides, though a little vain & silly, a Bird of Courage, and would not hesitate to attack a Grenadier of the British Guards who should presume to invade his Farm Yard with a red Coat on."
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"The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself."
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"The sleeping fox catches no poultry."
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"Change is the only constant in life. Ones ability to adapt to those changes will determine your success in life."
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"To find out a girl's faults, praise her to her girlfriends."
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"Be slow in choosing a friend, slower in changing."
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"A penny saved is a penny earned."
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"Resolve to perform what you ought; perform without fail what you resolve."
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"I think that a young state, like a young virgin, should modestly stay at home, and wait the application of suitors for an alliance with her; and not run about offering her amity to all the world; and hazarding their refusal. Our virgin is a jolly one; and tho at present not very rich, will in time be a great fortune, and where she has a favorable predisposition, it seems to me well worth cultivating."
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"Life's Tragedy is that we get old too soon and wise too late."
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"To succeed, jump as quickly at opportunities as you do at conclusions."
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"Nothing but Money, Is sweeter than Honey."
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"Much Virtue in Herbs, little in Men."
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"The Honey is sweet, but the Bee has a Sting."
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"Instead of cursing the darkness, light a candle."
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"Silence - Speak not but what may benefit others or yourself; avoid trifling conversation."
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