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Political literature

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Declaration of Independence

1776

★ 10.0

Economic literature

It is not from the benevolence of the butcher, the brewer, or the baker that we expect our dinner, but from their regard to their own interest.

The Wealth of Nations · 1776

★ 9.9

Poem · Philosophical literature

And with the guts of the last priest Let's wring the neck of the last king.

1772

★ 9.6

Political literature · Philosophical literature

Man is born free; and everywhere he is in chains.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

1762

★ 9.4

A little rebellion now and then is a good thing.

Thomas Jefferson

1787

★ 9.1

Political literature

When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

Declaration of Independence

1776

★ 8.9

Political literature

We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare; and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

Constitution of the United States

1787

★ 8.9

Hope springs eternal in the human breast; Man never is, but always to be blessed.

An Essay on Man · 1733

★ 8.8

Variety's the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavour.

1785

★ 8.8

Remember that Time is Money.

Benjamin Franklin

The American Instructor: or Young Man's Best Companion · 1748

★ 8.5

Rebellion to Tyrants is obedience to God.

Benjamin Franklin

1775

★ 8.4

Political literature

Indeed I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just.

Thomas Jefferson

Notes on the State of Virginia · 1785

★ 7.8

Novel · Satire

All is for the best in the best of all possible worlds.

Candide · 1759

★ 7.6

Political literature

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

Bill of Rights · 1789

★ 7.6

Essay · Political literature

Ambition must be made to counteract ambition.

Federalist 51 · 1788

★ 7.6

Diligence is the mother of good luck.

Benjamin Franklin

1736

★ 7.6

Early to Bed and early to rise, makes a Man healthy, wealthy and wise.

Benjamin Franklin

1735

★ 7.5

Essay · Political literature

Enlightened statesmen will not always be at the helm.

Federalist 10 · 1787

★ 7.5

Fish and Visitors stink after three days.

Benjamin Franklin

1736

★ 7.5

Haste makes Waste.

Benjamin Franklin

1753

★ 7.5

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