Among a people generally corrupt liberty cannot long exist.
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The wisdom of our ancestors.
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I am convinced that we have a degree of delight, and that no small one, in the real misfortunes and pains of others.
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But the age of chivalry is gone. That of sophisters, economists, and calculators has succeeded; and the glory of Europe is extinguished forever.
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