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The minority can seldom resist. But from the absolute will of an entire people there is no appeal, no redemption, no refuge but treason.

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Despotic power is always accompanied by corruption of morality.
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It is easier to find people fit to govern themselves than people fit to govern others.
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The finest opportunity ever given to the world was thrown away because the passion of equality made vain the hope for freedom.
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