MORAL, adj. Conforming to a local and mutable standard of right. Having the quality of general expediency.
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Land: A part of the earth's surface, considered as property. The theory that land is property subject to private ownership and control is the foundation of modern society, and is eminently worthy of the superstructure.
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Experience is a revelation in the light of which we renounce our errors of youth for those of age.
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Impartial. Unable to perceive any promise of personal advantage from espousing either side of a controversy.
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Doubt, indulged and cherished, is in danger of becoming denial; but if honest, and bent on thorough investigation, it may soon lead to full establishment of the truth.
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REPENTANCE, n. The faithful attendant and follower of Punishment. It is usually manifest in a degree of reformation that is not inconsistent with continuity of sin.
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Forgetfulness. A gift of God bestowed upon debtors in compensation for their destitution of conscience.
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What is a democrat? One who believes that the republicans have ruined the country. What is a republican? One who believes that the democrats would ruin the country.
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GRAMMAR, n. A system of pitfalls thoughtfully prepared for the feet for the self-made man, along the path by which he advances to distinction.
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