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Henry David Thoreau · History

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If the machine of government is of such a nature that it requires you to be the agent of injustice to another, then, I say, break the law.

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In the long run, men hit only what they aim at. Therefore, they had better aim at something high.

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It is best to avoid the beginnings of evil.

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I have seen how the foundations of the world are laid, and I have not the least doubt that it will stand a good while.

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