It is a maxim received in life that, in general, we can determine more wisely for others than for ourselves. The reason of it is so dear in argument that it hardly wants the confirmation of experience.
Oppression is more easily endured than insult. - Junius
Oppression is more easily endured than insult.
- Junius
As for the differences of opinion upon speculative questions, if we wait till they are reconciled, the action of human affairs must be suspended fore… - Junius
As for the differences of opinion upon speculative questions, if we wait till they are reconciled, the action of human affairs must be suspended fore…
The right of election is the very essence of the constitution. - Junius
The right of election is the very essence of the constitution.
Compassion to an offender who has grossly violated the laws is, in effect, a cruelty to the peaceable subject who has observed them. - Junius
Compassion to an offender who has grossly violated the laws is, in effect, a cruelty to the peaceable subject who has observed them.
The injustice done to an individual is sometimes of service to the public. - Junius
The injustice done to an individual is sometimes of service to the public.
Integrity is praised and then left out in the cold. - Junius
Integrity is praised and then left out in the cold.
It is a maxim received in life that, in general, we can determine more wisely for others than for ourselves. The reason of it is so dear in argument … - Junius
It is a maxim received in life that, in general, we can determine more wisely for others than for ourselves. The reason of it is so dear in argument …
There is a holy mistaken zeal in politics as well as religion. By persuading others, we convince ourselves. - Junius
There is a holy mistaken zeal in politics as well as religion. By persuading others, we convince ourselves.
The lives of the best of us are spent in choosing between evils. - Junius
The lives of the best of us are spent in choosing between evils.
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