Any society that will give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both.
04232 – Liberty vs. Security
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03656 – Liberty vs. Safety?
They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.
03628 – Falling in Love
He that falls in love with himself will have no rivals.-----------------------------------------Gender-inclusive paraphrase: One who falls in love with oneself will have no rivals.
03459 – New Year, War, and Peace
Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a better man.---------------------------------------------Gender-inclusive version: Be at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let every new year find you a...
02984 – Be Cheerful!
Be cheerful—the problems that worry us most are those that never arrive.
02534 – Want to Succeed?
To succeed, jump as quickly at opportunities as you do conclusions.
02228 – Life’s Tragedy
Life's tragedy is we get old too soon and wise too late.
01428 – Any Fool, Most Fools
Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain, and most fools do.
00233 – Kindness is Paying Debts
As to the kindness you mention, I wish I could have been of more service to you than I have been, but if I had the only thanks that I should desire are that you would always be ready to serve any other person that may need your assistance, and so let good offices go...