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Republics have a longer life and enjoy better fortune than principalities, because they can profit by their greater internal diversity. They are… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
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I had very good support from Democrats and Republicans all throughout my administration. I had a very high batting average. We added… — Jimmy Carter Copy Share Image
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When widely followed public figures feel free to say anything, without any fact-checking, it becomes impossible for a democracy to think intelligently… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
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What with the political monopoly, the Cheka and the Red Army, all that now existed of the 'Commune-State' of our dreams was… — Victor Serge Copy Share Image
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The politics of that year [2004] are old now, but the problem remains the same, the real culture clash of American life.… — Jeff Sharlet Copy Share Image
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Do not stand still disputing about your election, but set to repenting and believing. Cry to God for converting grace. Revealed things… — Joseph Alleine Copy Share Image
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Democrats have been doing everything they can to get young people and college students to vote in the midterms. Though if you… — Jimmy Fallon Copy Share Image
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