...Although the political liberty of this country is greater than that of nearly every other civilized nation, its personal liberty is said to be less. In other words, men are thought to be more under the control of extra-legal authorities, and to defer more to those around them, in pursuing even their lawful and innocent occupations, than in almost every other country.
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A man is not finished when he's defeated; he's finished when he quits.
A man is not finished when he's defeated; he's finished when he quits.
Justice delayed is justice denied.
Justice delayed is justice denied.
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We treat our people like royalty. If you honor and serve the people who work for you, they will honor and serve you.
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If you have ten thousand regulations you destroy all respect for the law.
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History is a relentless master. It has no present, only the past rushing into the future. To try to hold fast is to be swept aside.
Capitalism without bankruptcy is like Christianity without hell.
Capitalism without bankruptcy is like Christianity without hell.
