If I seem to boast more than is becoming, my excuse is that I brag for humanity rather than for read more

If I seem to boast more than is becoming, my excuse is that I brag for humanity rather than for myself.

Respect us, human, and relieve us, poor.

Respect us, human, and relieve us, poor.

For He, who gave this vast machine to roll,
Breathed Life in then, in us a Reasoning Soul;
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For He, who gave this vast machine to roll,
Breathed Life in then, in us a Reasoning Soul;
That kindred feelings might our state improve,
And mutual wants conduct to mutual love.

We have believed--and we do believe now--that freedom is indivisible, that peace is indivisible, that economic prosperity is indivisible.

We have believed--and we do believe now--that freedom is indivisible, that peace is indivisible, that economic prosperity is indivisible.

The true grandeur of humanity is in moral elevation, sustained, enlightened and decorated by the intellect of man.

The true grandeur of humanity is in moral elevation, sustained, enlightened and decorated by the intellect of man.

It is good to be often reminded of the inconsistency of human
nature, and to learn to look without read more

It is good to be often reminded of the inconsistency of human
nature, and to learn to look without wonder or disgust on the
weaknesses which are found in the strongest minds.

Limited in his nature, infinite in his desires. Man is a fallen god who remembers heaven.

Limited in his nature, infinite in his desires. Man is a fallen god who remembers heaven.

Man's most valuable trait Is a judicious sense of what not to believe.

Man's most valuable trait Is a judicious sense of what not to believe.

If each man or woman could understand that every other human life is as full of sorrows, or joys, or read more

If each man or woman could understand that every other human life is as full of sorrows, or joys, or base temptations, of heartaches and of remorse as his own . . . how much kinder, how much gentler he would be.