Man must not

Man must not
Man must not check reason by tradition, but must check tradition by reason.
  

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Every generation revolts against its fathers and makes friends with its grandfathers.
Being virtuous is no feat once temptation ceases.
If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—andif I should request a negotiation from captivity they should consider that asign of duress.
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Onelearns by doing the thing; for though you think you know it, you have nocertainty until you try.
Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used toprotect the innocent.
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