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What we wish, that we readily believe.
Demosthenes
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Nothing is easier than self-deceit.
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What we have in us of the image of God is the love of truth and justice.
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The end of wisdom is consultation and deliberation.
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The readiest and surest way to get rid of censure, is to correct ourselves.
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