"It would be contrary to the spirit of the American Government to use force to subjugate the South."

-- William H. Seward

#War Quotes #Government Quotes #Would Be Quotes

“When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.”
“Everyone knows that weeds eat out the life of the garden and of the productive fields. It's like that in the building and developing of character. No one knows our own faults and tendencies better than we do ourselves, so that it is up to each one of us to keep the weeds out, and to keep all growth vigorous and fruitful.”
“Work hard, stay positive, and get up early. It's the best part of the day.”
“Everyone is handed adversity in life. No one's journey is easy. It's how they handle it that makes people unique.”
“When I dance, I love the romance and sexiness of it, and love having it be clear to both dancers that the man leads! But the man has to know what he's doing!”
“My family lives a pretty normal life.”

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“Spiritual power is generated within temple walls, and sent out to bless the world ... Every home penetrated by the temple spirit enlightens, cheers, and comforts every member of the household. The peace we covet is found in such homes. Indeed, when temples are on earth, the whole world shares measurably in the issuing light; when absent, the hearts of men become heavy, as if they said, with the people of Enoch's day, 'Zion is fled'" (See Moses 7:69).”
“I've found, in my own writing, that a little hatred, keenly directed, is a useful thing.”

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