Democracy gives every man the right to be his own oppressor.
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But life is sweet, though all that makes it sweet Lessen like sound of friends' departing feet And Death is beautiful as feet of friend Coming with welcome at our journey's end.
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The foolish and the dead alone never change their opinions.
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