Elegance of language may not be in the power of all of us; but simplicity and straight forwardness are. Write much as you would speak; speak as you think. If with your inferior, speak no coarser than usual; if with your superiors, no finer. Be what you say; and, within the rules of prudence, say what you are.
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Truth and History involve nothing more than convincing the masses that you are right.
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Let no man under value the price of a virtuous woman's counsel.
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