There goes many a ship to sea, with many hundred souls in one ship, whose weal and woe is common, and is… — Roger Williams Copy Share Image
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They [the Founding Fathers] were intent upon establishing a Christian commonwealth in accordance with the principle of self-government. They were an inspired… — Calvin Coolidge Copy Share Image
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