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In our civilization, and under our republican form of government, intelligence is so highly honored that it is rewarded by exemption from the cares of office.

Government

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Experience - the wisdom that enables us to recognise in an undesirable old acquaintance the folly that we have already embraced.

Experience

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Meekness: Uncommon patience in planning a revenge that is worth while.

Patience

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Doubt, indulged and cherished, is in danger of becoming denial but if honest, and bent on thorough investigation, it may soon lead to full establishment of the truth.

Truth