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Liberty is the right to do what the laws permit.

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I like peasants-they are not sophisticated enough to reason speciously.

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Knowledge humanizes mankind, and reason inclines to mildness; but prejudices eradicate every tender disposition.

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What orators lack in depth they make up to you in length.

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Solemnity is the shield of idiots.

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The success of most things depends upon knowing how long it will take to succeed.

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There is a very good saying that if the triangles invented a god, they would make him three-sided.

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You have to study a great deal to know a little.

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Dreams Quote

The nicest thing for me is sleep, then at least I can dream.

- Marilyn Monroe

Love Quote

I love you not only for what you have made of yourself, but for what you are making of me.

- Anonymous

Funny Quote

Never go to bed mad. Stay up and fight.

- Phyllis Diller

Life Quote

The most important thing is to enjoy your life-to be happy-it's all that matters.

- Audrey Hepburn

Life Quote

My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.

- Maya Angelou

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