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“Common sense, alas in spite of our educational institutions, is a rare commodity.”

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Christian Nestell Bovee was an American writer, philosopher, and theologian known for his works in moral philosophy, religion, and literary criticism. more

“The people of North America, at this time, expect a revisal and reformation of the American Governments, and are better disposed to submit to it than ever they were, or perhaps ever will be again.97. This is therefore the proper and critical time to reform the American governments upon a general, constitutional, firm, and durable plan; and if it is not done now, it will probably every day grow more difficult, till at last it becomes impracticable.”

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Author:Sir Francis Bernard, 1st Baronet

“We boast of our freedom, and we have your example for it. We talk the language we have always heard you speak.”

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Author:Samuel Adams

“Proceed, great chief, with virtue on thy sideThy every action let the goddess guide.”

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Author:Phillis Wheatley

“Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes! Then fire low!”

“I look upon Virginia as a rib taken from Britain's side... While they both proceed as living under the marriage-compact, this Eve might thrive so long as her Adam flourishes. Whatever serpent shall tempt her to go astray etc [will only cause] her husband to rule more strictly over her.”

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Author:Alexander Spotswood

“The meanest inhabitants by their constant attendance generally form the majority and outvote the gentlemen, merchants and all the better Inhabitants!”

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Author:William Shirley

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