There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise about itself, in acts of bravery and heroism.

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"Learn to think continentally."

- Alexander Hamilton

Awareness

"Self-sufficiency and a contempt of the science and experience of others are too prevailing traits of character in this country."

- Alexander Hamilton

Awareness

"Those who stand for nothing fall for anything."

- Alexander Hamilton

Belief

"Those who stand for nothing, fall for anything."

- Alexander Hamilton

Belief

"Bestowing representation on the basis of equal representation rather than population contradicts the fundamental maxim of republican government, which requires that the sense of the majority must prevail."

- Alexander Hamilton

Balance

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"It is very brave of you to make that decision of going for surgery. The pain will soon be over. Sending you all the good luck and love! Best of luck with the surgery!"

Bravery

"True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost."

- Arthur Ashe

Bravery

"I’ve been absolutely terrified every moment of my life – and I’ve never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted to do."

- Georgia O'Keeffe

Bravery

"Conquer Fear."

- Hustle Inspires Hustle

Bravery

"I'd walk through hell in a gasoline suit to play baseball."

- Pete Rose

Bravery