"The magistrates are the ministers for the laws, the judges their interpreters, the rest of us are servants of the law, that we all may be free."

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• "Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others. "
• "Great is our admiration of the orator who speaks with fluency and discretion. "
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• "Hatred is inveterate anger. "
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• "No one can give you better advice than yourself. "
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