Constitutions are checks upon the hasty action of the majority. They are the self-imposed restraints of a whole people upon a majority of them to secure sober action and a respect for the rights of the minority.

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"As the Republican platforms says, the welfare of the farmer is vital to that of the whole country."

- William Howard Taft

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"There is beauty in the Beast, just as there is darkness in the most perfect human."

- Beauty and the Beast

Balance

"When you leave work on Friday, leave work. Don’t let technology follow you throughout your weekend (answering text messages and emails). Take a break. You will be more refreshed to begin the workweek if you have had a break."

- Catherine Pulsifer

Balance

"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving."

- Albert Einstein

Balance

"Make your Tuesday as productive as possible, but don’t forget to enjoy the journey."

Balance

"You can’t always hold on to the things that are important. By letting them go we gain something else."

- Kunio Yaobi

Balance