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Might was the measure of right.
[Lat., Mensuraque juris
Vis erat.]
Might was the measure of right.
[Lat., Mensuraque juris
Vis erat.]
Don't get it right, just get it written
Don't get it right, just get it written
Stand with anybody that stands right, stand with him while he is right and part with him when he goes read more
Stand with anybody that stands right, stand with him while he is right and part with him when he goes wrong.
Right is right, even if everyone is against it; and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it
Right is right, even if everyone is against it; and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it
No question is ever settled
Until it is settled right.
No question is ever settled
Until it is settled right.
The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.
The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.
Sir, I would rather be right than be President.
Sir, I would rather be right than be President.
All Nature is but art unknown to thee;
All chance direction, which thou canst not see;
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All Nature is but art unknown to thee;
All chance direction, which thou canst not see;
All discord, harmony not understood;
All partial evil, universal good;
And spite of pride, in erring reason's spite,
One truth is clear, Whatever is is right.