The Constitution of the United States was made not merely for the generation that then existed, but for posterity — unlimited, undefined, endless, perpetual posterity.

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"Government is a trust and the officers of the government are trustees, and both the trust and the trustees are created for the benefit of the people."

- Henry Clay

Responsibility

"The Constitution of the United States was made not merely for the generation that then existed, but for posterity – unlimited, undefined, endless, perpetual posterity."

- Henry Clay

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"Courtesies of a small and trivial character are the ones which strike deepest in the grateful and appreciating heart."

- Henry Clay

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"It is remarkable how much long-term advantage people like us have gotten by trying to be consistently not stupid, instead of trying to be very intelligent."

- Charlie Munger

Wisdom

"So be careful to live your life wisely, not foolishly."

Wisdom

"In old age is wisdom; understanding in a long life."

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"Keep your friends close, your enemies closer and receipts for all major purchases."

- Bridger Winegar

Wisdom

"Until the lion tells his side of the story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter."

- Zimbabwean Proverb

Wisdom