Ames
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Aggressor
The insolence of the aggressor is usually proportioned to the tameness of the sufferer.
Colony
The first settlers of New England were the best of Englishmen, well educated, devout Christians, and zealous lovers of liberty. There was never a colony formed of better materials.
Contagious
The spirit of imitation is contagious.
Convulsion
Times of violence and convulsion.
Exalted
Time never fails to bring every exalted reputation to a strict scrutiny.
Multiply
Impunity will multiply motives to disobedience.
Obedience
Government must compel the obedience of individuals.
Prompt
When Washington heard the voice of his country in distress, his obedience was prompt.
Rebellion
No sooner is the standard of rebellion displayed than men of desperate principles resort to it.
Reputation
The best evidence of reputation is a man's whole life.
Wisdom
It is hoped that our rulers will act with dignity and wisdom that they will yield everything to reason, and refuse everything to force.