"A Cabinet is a combining committee." — Walter Bagehot

I think, therefore I am.

Source: A Discourse on Method (1637), Part IV

All our discontents about what we want appeared to me to spring from the want of thankfulness for what we have.

Source: The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe

It is never too late to be wise.

Source: The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe

Example, whether it be good or bad, has a powerful influence

Source: Letter to Major General Stirling (Mar. 5, 1780)

Liberty, when it begins to take root, is a plant of rapid growth

Source: Letter to James Madison (Mar. 2, 1788)

A little rebellion now and then is a good thing

Source: Letter to James Madison (Jan. 30, 1787)

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