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"Should slavery be abolished there, (and it is an event, which, from these circumstances, we may reasonably expect to be produced in time) let it be remembered, that the Quakers will have had the merit of its abolition."
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"It always remains true that if we had been greater, circumstance would have been less strong against us."
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"Dwell upon the brightest parts in every prospect... and strive to be pleased with the present circumstances."
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"Had we really succeeded therefore in altering the period of vibration, which Maxwell, as I have just noted, held to be impossible? Or was there some disturbing circumstances from one or more factors which distorted the result?"
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"Circumstances define us; they force us onto one road or another, and then they punish us for it."
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"There are few circumstances which so strongly distinguish the philosopher, as the calmness with which he can reply to criticisms he may think undeservedly severe."
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"Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside them was superior to circumstance."
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"The rich are not born sceptical or cynical. They are made that way by events, circumstances."
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"I am favor of cutting taxes under any circumstances and for any excuse, for any reason, whenever it's possible."
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"Should slavery be abolished there, (and it is an event, which, from these circumstances, we may reasonably expect to be produced in time) let it be remembered, that the Quakers will have had the merit of its abolition."
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"Justice is a certain rectitude of mind whereby a man does what he ought to do in the circumstances confronting him."
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"Should slavery be abolished there, (and it is an event, which, from these circumstances, we may reasonably expect to be produced in time) let it be remembered, that the Quakers will have had the merit of its abolition."
Circumstance
"Mankind have their local attachments. They have a particular regard for the spot, in which they were born and nurtured."
Mankind
"It appears first, that liberty is a natural, and government an adventitious right, because all men were originally free."
Government
"When mankind first saw the necessity of government, it is probable that many had conceived the desire of ruling."
Government
"There are few retreats, that can escape the penetrating eye of avarice."
Retreats
"We cannot suppose therefore that God has made an order of beings, with such mental qualities and powers, for the sole purpose of being used as beasts, or instruments of labour."
God
"Most of the slaves, who were thus unconditionally freed, returned without any solicitation to their former masters, to serve them, at stated wages; as free men. The work, which they now did, was found to better done than before."
Man
"Neither can men, by the same principles, be considered as lands, goods, or houses, among possessions. It is necessary that all property should be inferiour to its possessor. But how does the slave differ from his master, but by chance?"
Man
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