I think experience has shown that privateers have done more toward distressing the trade of our enemies, and furnishing these States with necessaries, than Continental Ships of the same force.

I fear a permanent Confederation will never be settled; tho the most material articles are I think got thro', so as to give great offence to some, but to my Satisfaction.

The river route is certainly preferable, as it affords good grazing and an abundance of water.

In my opinion the greatest advantage we can at present expect from our Navy; for at this early period We can not expect to have a Navy to cope with the British.

I wonder much that a court of Law should be in doubt whether a Resolution of Congress can superceed the Law of a Sovereign State.

I hope in time N. H. as well as the other States will feel the importance of Sovereignty.

Don't leave yet, " he said, his voice hoarse. "Let me do something. Let me feed you. Hold you. Rub your shoulders. Change your oil. Anything, please.

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Never worry about what you can't control...Focus on what you can.

But he was here. In my bed. His body warm and hard and feeling so much like home that I ached.

If I were blind I'd rather have another blind person leading me around because they know what I'm dealing with and they're experiencing the same things.

I'm not optimistic at all, nor am I pessimistic.

I think freedom means freedom for everybody.

To test a modest man's modesty do not investigate if he ignores applause, find out if he abides criticism.

I've certainly experienced physical pain in my life.

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