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To be a good patriot, a man must consider his countrymen as God's creatures, and himself as accountable for his acting towards them.

— George Berkeley

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Truth is the cry of all, but the game of the few.

Siris (1744)

Our youth we can have but to-day,
We may always find time to grow old.

Philosophy, being nothing but the study of wisdom and truth...

For Science it cannot be called, when you proceed blindfold, and arrive at the Truth not knowing how or by what means.

He who says that there is no such thing as an honest man is himself a knave.

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No matter that patriotism is too often the refuge of scoundrels. Dissent, rebellion, and all-around hell-raising remain the true duty of patriots.

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