But if the laws are to be so trampled upon with impunity, and a minority is to dictate to the majority, there is an end put at one stroke to republican government, and nothing but anarchy and confusion is to be expected thereafter.

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Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.

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What is most important of this grand experiment, the United States? Not the election of the first president but the election of its second president. The peaceful transition of power is what will separate this country from every other country in the world.

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Honesty is always the best policy.

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The last official act of any government is to loot the treasury.

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When there is no vision, there is no hope.

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Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains taken to bring it to light.

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Do not let anyone claim tribute of American patriotism if they even attempt to remove religion from politics.

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Be Americans. Let there be no sectionalism, no North, South, East or West. You are all dependent on one another and should be one in union. In one word, be a nation. Be Americans, and be true to yourselves.

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99% of failures come from people who make excuses.

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