Quality is decided by the depth at which the work incorporates the alternatives within itself, and so masters them.
If we are wise, let us prepare for the worst.
Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth.
We are either a United people, or we are not. If the former, let us, in all maters of general concern act as a nation, which have national objects to promote, and a national character to support. If we are not, let us no longer act a farce by pretending to it.
Where are our Men of abilities? Why do they not come forth to save their Country?
Associate yourself with men of good quality, if you esteem your reputation. Be not apt to relate news, if you know not the truth thereof. Speak no evil of the absent, for it is unjust. Undertake not what you cannot perform, but be careful to keep your promise. There is but one straight course, and that is to seek truth, and pursue it steadily. Nothing but harmony, honesty, industry and frugality are necessary to make us a great and happy nation.
I can only say that there is not a man living who wishes more sincerely than I do to see a plan adopted for the abolition of slavery.
There's the caveman in us. The caveman in you says, "I want direct contact. I don't want a picture. " The caveman in our body says once in a while, we have to go outside. We have to meet real people, talk to real people, and do real things.
I look in the mirror and it's hard for me. I am really thin. I want to look fit and beautiful and sexy, and I can't.
We could not bring democracy to South Vietnam at a cost that we were willing to accept. So it was a disaster. That' is the left extreme.
And Americans have always stood ready to pay the cost in energy and treasure which are needed to make those goals a reality.