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There is no greater sign of a general decay of virtue in a nation, than a want of zeal in its inhabitants for the good of their country

No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself, or to get all the credit for doing it

It's motive alone which gives character to the actions of men

My sore throats are always worse than anyone's

I have been a selfish being all my life, in practice, though not in principle

There are only two forces that unite men - fear and interest