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Rich gifts wax poor when givers prove unkind.

William Shakespeare

I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that his justice cannot sleep forever.

Thomas Jefferson

I contend that the strongest of all governments is that which is most free.

Thomas Jefferson

The goal to strive for is a poor government but a rich people.

Jean-Baptiste Say

A pound of pluck is worth a ton of luck.

James A. Garfield

Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

John Dalberg-Acton

Every time I mention your name, you live in my prayer.

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Government of the people, by the people, for the people.

Abraham Lincoln

That government is best which governs least.

Henry David Thoreau

Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration.

Thomas Edison