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Working for a federal agency was like trying to dislodge a prune skin from the roof of the mouth. More enterprise went into the job than could be justified by the results.

It was the spirit animating the mass and flowing from it, and it expressed the individuality of the building.

A desire to resist oppression is implanted in the nature of man.

A shocking crime was committed on the unscrupulous initiative of few individuals, with the blessing of more, and amid the passive acquiescence of all.

Be assured those will be thy worst enemies, not to whom thou hast done evil, but who have done evil to thee. And those will be thy best friends, not to whom thou hast done good, but who have done good to thee.

He that fights and runs away, May turn and fight another day; But he that is in battle slain, Will never rise to fight again.

In a state where corruption abounds, laws must be very numerous.

It is less difficult to bear misfortunes than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure.

Noble character is best appreciated in those ages in which it can most readily develop.

Prosperity is the measure or touchstone of virtue, for it is less difficult to bear misfortune than to remain uncorrupted by pleasure.