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He that is warm for truth, and fearless in its defense, performs one of the duties of a good man; he strenghtens… — Samuel Johnson Copy Share Image
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When occasions present themselves, in which the interests of the people are at variance with their inclinations, it is the duty of… — Alexander Hamilton Copy Share Image
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There are people who live under the delusion that simply because they will it to be so, it will be so. — Claire Messud Copy Share Image
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