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Reputation is an idle and most false imposition; oft got without merit, and lost without deserving.

William Shakespeare

Pleasure and action make the hours seem short.

William Shakespeare

With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.

William Shakespeare

Nothing will come of nothing.

William Shakespeare

I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that his justice cannot sleep forever.

Thomas Jefferson

National honor is national property of the highest value.

James Monroe

It is easier to do a job right than to explain why you didn't.

Henry Ford

I contend that the strongest of all governments is that which is most free.

Thomas Jefferson

I can never consent to being dictated to.

Jane Austen

No president who performs his duties faithfully and conscientiously can have any leisure.

James K. Polk