“If men were angels, no government would be necessary.”
James Madison, quoted in Huffingtonpost.com
“To be without some of the things you want is an indispensable
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part of happiness.”
“Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art.”
“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.”
Abraham Lincoln, quoted in the Oklahoma City Oklahoman
“He that is of the opinion that money will do everything may well be suspected of doing everything for money.”
Benjamin Franklin, quoted in the Associated Press
“All appears to change when we change.”
Swiss philosopher Henri-Frédéric Amiel, quoted in the Montreal Gazette
“Never interrupt an enemy when he is making a mistake.’’
Napoleon, quoted in MinnPost.com
