We must expect reverses even defeats. They are sent to teach us wisdom and prudence to call forth greater energies and to prevent our falling into greater disasters.

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I cannot trust a man to control others who cannot control himself.

I cannot trust a man to control others who cannot control himself.

The education of a man is never completed until he dies.

The education of a man is never completed until he dies.

Let the tent be struck.

Let the tent be struck.

Duty is the most sublime word in our language. Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more. You

Duty is the most sublime word in our language. Do your duty in all things. You cannot do more. You should never wish to do less.

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