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America is rather like life. You can usually find in it what you look for. It will probably be interesting, and it is sure to be large. ↗

— E. M. Forster

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'Red Dawn' was very resonant with a lot of people - they love that movie. I always thought it was a little hysterical. ↗

— Lea Thompson

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That which makes people dissatisfied with their condition, is the chimerical idea they form of the happiness of others. ↗

— James Thomson

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As Members of Congress, we swear an oath to uphold the United States Constitution. It means something to be an American because we believe in our country, we believe in our people, and we believe in our constitution. ↗

— Todd Tiahrt

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For the next century, the Republicans have agreed that we will promote the dignity and future of every individual by building a free society under a limited, accountable government that protects liberty, security and prosperity for a brighter American dream. ↗

— Todd Tiahrt

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I wanted to bring something to 'Celebrity Apprentice' to let America know that you don't have to be back-stabbing and mean-spirited in order to a challenge. ↗

— Cheryl Tiegs

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In America the majority raises formidable barriers around the liberty of opinion; within these barriers an author may write what he pleases, but woe to him if he goes beyond them. ↗

— Alexis de Tocqueville

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An American cannot converse, but he can discuss, and his talk falls into a dissertation. He speaks to you as if he was addressing a meeting; and if he should chance to become warm in the discussion, he will say "Gentlemen" to the person with whom he is conversing. ↗

— Alexis de Tocqueville

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The American Revolution was, in fact, a battle against the philosophy of Locke and the English utilitarians. ↗

— Robert Trout

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The myth that John Locke was the philosopher behind the American Republic, is easily refuted by examining how Locke's philosophy steered Thomas Jefferson, for example. ↗

— Robert Trout

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