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1 To think and to suffer became the watchword of the whole nation.
2 Money therefore, and nothing but money, became the watchword with high and low.
3 We tell the truth that is never told, became the watchword of the society.
4 The Emperor's promise henceforth became the watchword of the nation.
5 That desire became the watchword of their lives.
6 From field to field, from village to village, the news of the earthquake became the watchword of revolt.
7 Greatness had been thrust upon the modest and retiring student; and Father Paul's name became the watchword of political independence throughout Europe.
8 Here students were taught rather more than is stated above, and "Manners Makyth Man" became the watchword of the foundation.
9 The famous Albert memorial statue was blown to shivers by dynamite at high noon, and unbridled license became the watchword of the masses.
10 "The Covenants" now became the watchword of the faithful.
11 'Better,' he said, and it became the watchword of the revolt, 'thousands of graves than a dollar tax.'
12 'Altar and throne' became the watchword of an ardent attempt at restoration of all of that which millions had given their lives to do away.
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