Maxims of Washington: Compiled for Use in Schools, Libraries, and All American Homes

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D. Appleton, 1894 - Quotations, American - 423 pages
 

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Page 50 - Western ; whence designing men may endeavor to excite a belief that there is a real difference of local interests and views. One of the expedients of party to acquire influence within particular districts is, to misrepresent the opinions and aims of other districts. You cannot shield yourselves too much against the jealousies and heart-burnings which spring from these misrepresentations. They tend to render alien to each other those who ought to be bound togtther by fraternal affection.

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