The good opinion of mankind, like the lever of Archimedes, with the given fulcrum, moves the world. –

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The good opinion of mankind, like the lever of Archimedes, with the given fulcrum, moves the world. –

-- Thomas Jefferson

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A society that will trade a little liberty for a little order will lose both, and deserve neither.

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Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.

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In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.

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Difference of opinion is advantageous in religion. The several sects perform the office of a Censor – over each other.

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