It is not "Can any of us imagine better?" but "Can we all do better?"

_SECOND_

Perpetuity is implied, if not expressed, in the fundamental law of all

national governments.

_THIRD_

Wanting to work is so rare a merit that it should be encouraged.

_FOURTH_

We shall sooner have the fowl by hatching the egg than by smashing it.

_FIFTH_

Maintain the honor and integrity of the nation.

_SIXTH_

I look to the American people, and to that God who has never forsaken

them.

_SEVENTH_

Secure peace through victory.

_EIGHTH_

What is the influence of fashion but the influence that other people's

actions have on our actions?

_NINTH_

Our government rests in public opinion.

_TENTH_

Posterity has done nothing for us, and, theorize on it as we may,

practically we shall do very little for it unless we are made to think

we are, at the same time, doing something for ourselves.

_ELEVENTH_

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