There is nothing which I dread so much as a division of the republic into two great parties, each arranged under its leader, and concerting measures in opposition to each other. This, in my humble apprehension, is to be dreaded as the greatest political evil under our Constitution.

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"There are two ways to conquer and enslave a nation. One is by the sword. The other is by debt."

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"Always stand on principle…even if you stand alone."

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Belief

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"I believe awesome things will happen. because it's Monday."

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