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“I affect not reserves, which I do not feel.”
“It happened but too often, according to Plutarch, that the deputies of the strongest cities, awed and corrupted those of the weaker; and that judgment went in favor of the most powerful party.”
“Happy will it be for ourselves, and most honourable for human nature, if we have wisdom and virtue enough, to set so glorious an example to mankind.”
“With less power, therefore, to abuse, the federal representatives can be less tempted on one side, and will be doubly watched on the other.”
“The business of corruption, when it is to embrace so considerable a number of men, requires time, as well as means.”
“I never expect to see a perfect work from imperfect man.”
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