Read the following Inaugural speech and parahrase the bookish expressions by more neutral ones.
2. Put each suggested variant into bold/brackets and explain your choice.
During the contest of opinion through which we have passed the animation of discussions and of exertions has sometimes worn an aspect which might impose on strangers unused to think freely and to speak and to write what they think; but this being now decided by the voice of the nation, announced according to the rules of the Constitution, all will, of course, arrange themselves under the will of the law, and unite in common efforts for the common good. All, too, will bear in mind this sacred principle, that though the will of the majority is in all cases to prevail, that will to be rightful must be reasonable; that the minority possess their equal rights, which equal law must protect, and to violate would be oppression. Let us, then, fellow-citizens, unite with one heart and one mind. Let us restore to social intercourse that harmony and affection without which liberty and even life itself are but dreary things. And let us reflect that, having banished from our land that religious intolerance under which mankind so long bled and suffered, we have yet gained little if we countenance a political intolerance as despotic, as wicked, and capable of as bitter and bloody persecutions. During the throes and convulsions of the ancient world, during the agonizing spasms of infuriated man, seeking through blood and slaughter his long-lost liberty, it was not wonderful that the agitation of the billows should reach even this distant and peaceful shore; that this should be more felt and feared by some and less by others, and should divide opinions as to measures of safety. But every difference of opinion is not a difference of principle. We have called by different names brethren of the same principle. We are all Republicans, we are all Federalists. If there be any among us who would wish to dissolve this Union or to change its republican form, let them stand undisturbed as monuments of the safety with which error of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it. I know, indeed, that some honest men fear that a republican government can not be strong, that this Government is not strong enough; but would the honest patriot, in the full tide of successful experiment, abandon a government which has so far kept us free and firm on the theoretic and visionary fear that this Government, the world's best hope, may by possibility want energy to preserve itself? I trust not. I believe this, on the contrary, the strongest Government on earth. I believe it the only one where every man, at the call of the law, would fly to the standard of the law, and would meet invasions of the public order as his own personal concern. Sometimes it is said that man can not be trusted with the government of himself. Can he, then, be trusted with the government of others? Or have we found angels in the forms of kings to govern him? Let history answer this question.
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During the contest of opinion through which we have passed, the lively discussions and efforts have at times taken on an appearance that might deceive individuals unaccustomed to express their thoughts freely. However, since the nation has now settled this matter in accordance with the Constitution's rules, everyone will naturally align with the law's decisions and work together for the common good. It's essential to remember that, even though the majority's will should prevail in all cases, that will must be based on reason to be just. The minority also have their equal rights, which the law must protect and not violate. So, fellow-citizens, let's come together with unity and a shared purpose. We should restore the harmony and affection in social interactions that are necessary for both liberty and life to be meaningful. We should also remember that, having eliminated religious intolerance from our land after enduring so much suffering, we would gain little by tolerating political intolerance, which is as despotic and harmful, leading to bitter and bloody persecutions. During the tumultuous times of the ancient world and the violent struggles of humanity seeking freedom, it's understandable that the turbulence might affect even this distant and peaceful shore. It would be natural for some to be more concerned about it than others and for opinions on safety measures to differ. However, differences in opinion do not necessarily imply differences in fundamental principles. We've been called by various names, but we share the same core principles. We are all proponents of republican ideals, regardless of the labels. If there are any among us who wish to dissolve this Union or change its republican form, they should be allowed to stand undisturbed as evidence of our commitment to allowing diverse opinions as long as reason can freely challenge them. I understand that some honest individuals fear that a republican government might not be sufficiently strong, that this Government may not possess the required strength. But would a patriotic citizen, in the midst of a successful experiment, abandon a government that has thus far preserved our freedom and stability, merely due to theoretical and unfounded concerns about its energy and self-preservation? I don't think so. On the contrary, I believe this is the strongest government in the world, one where every individual, in obedience to the law, would rally to its defense and treat invasions of public order as a personal concern. It's sometimes argued that man cannot be entrusted with governing himself. In that case, can he be entrusted with governing others? Have we discovered angels in the guise of kings to rule over him? The answer to this question lies in history.
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