A republican government is in a hundred points weaker than one that is autocratic; but in this one … - Henry Ward Beecher

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The world should contemplate a nuclear weapons-armed Iran with the greatest of concern.

Henry Ward Beecher

A republican government is in a hundred points weaker than one that is autocratic; but in this one point it is the strongest that ever existed-it has educated a race of men that are men.

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The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but for the wide world's joy.

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You will make the boy Thief king?" he [Nahuseresh] said. "When you could have had me?" Attolia allowed a slight smile. "A fine revenge for the loss of a hand," said the Mede, close to snarling. "I will have my sovereignty," said Attolia thinly. "Oh, yes, a fine one-handed figurehead he will make," spat Nahuseresh. Then he remembered Attolia's flattery earlier that morning. "Or do I insult your lover?" he asked. "Not a lover," said Attolia. "Merely my choice for king.

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