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A citizen is a political and moral agent who in fact has a shared sense of hope and responsibility to others and not just to him or herself. ”
There is danger in reckless change, but greater danger in blind conservatism. ”
There is perhaps no surer mark of folly, than to attempt to correct natural infirmities of those we love. ”
Great joy, especially after a sudden change of circumstances, is apt to be silent, and dwells rather in the heart than on the tongue. ”
Strength of character may be learned at work, but beauty of character is learned at home. ”
The perception of beauty is a moral test. ”
Things do not change; we change. ”
Alas! how little does the memory of these human inhabitants enhance the beauty of the landscape! ”
It is better to have your head in the clouds, and know where you are... than to breathe the clearer atmosphere below them, and think that you are in paradise. ”
And, as you recall, last year, people were asking us, don't vote on the bill until you read every part of the bill. So, as a good attorney and as a good legislator, I think it's my responsibility to read the amendments. ”