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The people of England regards itself as free; but it is grossly mistaken; it is free only during the election of members of parliament. As soon as they are elected, slavery overtakes it, and it is nothing.

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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All my misfortunes come of having thought too well of my fellows.
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