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Those who have committed no faults want no pardon. We are only defending what we deem our indisputable rights.

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In politics as in philosophy, my tenets are few and simple. The leading one of which, and indeed that which embraces most others, is to be honest and ...more

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The alternate domination of one faction over another, sharpened by the spirit of revenge, natural to party dissension, which in different ages and cou...more

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We must consult our means rather than our wishes.

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A primary object should be the education of our youth in the science of government. In a republic, what species of knowledge can be equally important?...more

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The bosom of America is open to receive not only the Opulent and respectable Stranger, but the oppressed and persecuted of all Nations And Religions; ...more

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It is now no more that toleration is spoken of, as if it was by the indulgence of one class of people, that another enjoyed the exercise of their inhe...more

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Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?

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All obstructions to the execution of the laws, all combinations and associations, under whatever plausible character, with the real design to direct, ...more

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One of the expedients of party to acquire influence, within particular districts, is to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts.