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"We must recognize the full human equality of all our people - before God, before the law, and in the councils of government. We must do this not because it is economically advantageous - although it is; not because the laws of God and man command it - although they do command it; not because people in other lands wish it so. We must do it for the single and fundamental reason that it is the right thing to do."
"In this world Hate never yet dispelled hate. Only love dispels hate. This is the law, Ancient and inexhaustible."
"A government of laws, and not of men."
"We can allow satellites, planets, suns, universe, nay whole systems of universes, to be governed by laws, but the smallest insect, we wish to be created at once by special act."
"Transparency and the rule of law will be the touchstones of this presidency."
"I consider trial by jury as the only anchor ever yet imagined by man, by which a government can be held to the principles of its constitution."
"It is only our conception of time that makes us call the Last Judgement by this name. It is, in fact, a kind of martial law."
"In politics the middle way is none at all."
"The recognition of the law of the cause and effect, also known as karma, is a fundamental key to understand how you've created your world, with actions of your body, speech and mind. When you truly understand karma, then you realize you are responsible for everything in your life. It is incredibly empowering to know that your future is in your hands."
"The laws of democracy remain a dead letter, its freedom is anarchy, its equality the equality of unequals"
"It is a law of nature we overlook, that intellectual versatility is the compensation for change, danger, and trouble."
"The government of the United States of America has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion or tranquility of Muslims."
"It doesn't do good to open doors for someone who doesn't have the price to get in. If he has the price, he may not need the laws. There is no law saying the Negro has to live in Harlem or Watts."
"It is the law of life that if you are kind to someone you feel happy. If you arecruel you are unhappy. And if you hurt someone, you will be hurt back."
"There is a moral law in this world which has its application both to individuals and organized bodies of men. You cannot go on violating these laws in the name of your nation, yet enjoy their advantage as individuals. We may forget truth for our conv"
"I don’t hold with equality in all things only with equality before the law and nothing more."
"The law of diminishing returns is something I really believe in."
"No government can be free that does not allow all its citizens to participate in the formation and execution of her laws."
"When you have no basis for an argument, abuse the plaintiff."
"Some laws of state aimed at curbing crime are even more criminal."
