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The most perfect political community is one in which the middle class is in control, and outnumbers both of the read more

The most perfect political community is one in which the middle class is in control, and outnumbers both of the other classes.

The energy of the mind is the essence of life.

The energy of the mind is the essence of life.

A man's homeland is wherever he prospers.

A man's homeland is wherever he prospers.

Quickly, bring me a beaker of wine, so that I may wet my mind and say something clever.

Quickly, bring me a beaker of wine, so that I may wet my mind and say something clever.

Under every stone lurks a politician.

Under every stone lurks a politician.

While it may sound good initially, this has the potential to hurt businesses at a time when we should be read more

While it may sound good initially, this has the potential to hurt businesses at a time when we should be helping them. If this purchasing pool restricts access to certain retailers or undercuts prices, then the state is meddling in the free-market system.

Why, I'd like nothing better than to achieve some bold adventure, worthy of our trip.

Why, I'd like nothing better than to achieve some bold adventure, worthy of our trip.

You cannot teach a crab to walk straight.

You cannot teach a crab to walk straight.

It is commonly said that men are forward to believe whatever is connected with their own interest. This in common read more

It is commonly said that men are forward to believe whatever is connected with their own interest. This in common cases is true; but it is also true, that when some very great and unexpected good news is brought to us, we find it very difficult to credit it.

It will never do to plead sin as an excuse for sin, or to attempt to justify sinful acts by read more

It will never do to plead sin as an excuse for sin, or to attempt to justify sinful acts by pleading that we have an evil heart. This instead of being a valid apology, is the very ground of our condemnation.