Humility and resignation are our prime virtues. - John Dryden

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I never cease to wonder at the amazing presumption of much of white society, assuming that they have the right to bargain with the Negro for his freedom.

John Dryden

Humility and resignation are our prime virtues.

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For secrets are edged tools, And must be kept from children and from fools.

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Errors like straws upon the surface flow, Who would search for pearls to be grateful for often must dive below.

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The love of liberty with life is given, And life itself the inferior gift of Heaven.

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Luxurious kings are to their people lost, They live like drones, upon the public cost.

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Desire of power, on earth a vicious weed, Yet, sprung from high, is of celestial seed: In God 'tisglory; and when men aspire, 'Tis but a spark too much of heavenly fire.

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