A just fear of an imminent danger, though there be no blow given, is a lawful cause of war

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Imagination was given man to compensate for what he is not and a sense of humor to console him for

Imagination was given man to compensate for what he is not, and a sense of humor to console him for what he is.

A man cannot speak to his son but as a father to his wife but as a husband to his enemy but upon te

A man cannot speak to his son but as a father, to his wife but as a husband, to his enemy but upon terms, whereas a friend may speak as the case requires, and not as it sorteth with the person.

Certainly it is a heaven upon earth to have a man's mind to move in charity rest in providence and

Certainly it is a heaven upon earth to have a man's mind to move in charity, rest in providence and turn upon the poles of truth.

In taking revenge a man is but even with his enemy, but in passing it over he is superior

In taking revenge a man is but even with his enemy, but in passing it over he is superior.

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    I'm afraid that sometimes you'll play lonely games too. Games you can't win 'cause you'll play against you.

    I'm afraid that sometimes you'll play lonely games too. Games you can't win 'cause you'll play against you.

    We can't be brave without fear.

    We can't be brave without fear.

    Wars of nations are fought to change maps. But wars of poverty are fought to map change.

    Wars of nations are fought to change maps. But wars of poverty are fought to map change.

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