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"Many forms of Government have been tried, and will be tried in this world of sin and woe. No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all-wise. Indeed, it has been said that democracy is the worst form of Government except all those others that have been tried from time to time."

Churchill, Winston on government
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"I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death."

Paine, Thomas on adversity
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"Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it."

Paine, Thomas on freedom    Share

"That which we obtain too easily, we esteem too lightly."

Paine, Thomas on appreciation
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"The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country; but he that stands it NOW deserves the love and thanks of man and woman."

Paine, Thomas on patriotism    Share

"What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly; it is dearness only that gives everything its value."

Paine, Thomas on value
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"These are the times that try men's souls."

Paine, Thomas on crisis    Share

"Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom, must, like men, undergo the fatigues of supporting it. "

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I'm female and made my book on 21st January 2010.

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