"Men use thought only as authority for their injustice, and employ speech only to conceal their thoughts.












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"Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
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"It is better to risk saving a guilty man than to condemn an innocent one.
"Man is free at the moment he wishes to be.
"He is a hard man who is only just, and a sad one who is only wise.
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"Men argue. Nature acts.
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"Think for yourself and let others enjoy the privilege of doing so too.