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Compromise. Such an adjustment of conflicting interests as gives each adversary the satisfaction of thinking he has got what he read more

Compromise. Such an adjustment of conflicting interests as gives each adversary the satisfaction of thinking he has got what he ought not to have, and is deprived of nothing except what was justly his due.

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A prejudice is a vagrant opinion without visible means of support.

A prejudice is a vagrant opinion without visible means of support.

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LAND, n. A part of the earth's surface, considered as property. The theory that land is property subject to private read more

LAND, n. A part of the earth's surface, considered as property. The theory that land is property subject to private ownership and control is the foundation of modern society . . .

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Success is the one unpardonable sin against our fellows.

Success is the one unpardonable sin against our fellows.

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There are 4 kinds of Homicide: felonious, excusable, justifiable, and praiseworthy.

There are 4 kinds of Homicide: felonious, excusable, justifiable, and praiseworthy.

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