10 Quotes by James Burgh

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    let your aim be to come at truth, not to conquer your opponent. So you never shall be at a loss in losing the argument, and gaining a new discovery.

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    In disputes upon moral or scientific points, ever let your aim be to come at truth, not to conquer your opponent: so you never shall be at a loss in losing the argument, and gaining a new discovery.

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    No Kingdom can be secured otherwise than by arming the people. The possession of arms is the distinction between a freeman and a slave.

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    In prosperity prepare for a change; in adversity hope for one.

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    If you have a friend that will reprove your faults and foibles, consider you enjoy a blessing which the king upon the throne cannot have.

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    In disputes upon moral or scientific points, ever let your aim be to come at truth, not to conquer your opponent. So you never shall be at a loss in losing the argument, and gaining a new discovery.

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    All lawful authority, legislative, and executive, originates from the people.

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    If a favour is asked of you, grant it if you can. If not, refuse it in such a manner as that one denial may be sufficient.

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    If you would not have affliction visit you twice, listen at once to what it teaches.

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