Where annual elections end where slavery begins.
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You ask, how has it happened that all Europe has acted on the principle, 'that Power was Right'. Power always sincerely, conscientiously, de tres bon foi, believes itself right. Power must never be trusted without a check.
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Set before us the conduct of our own British ancestors, who defended for us the inherent rights of mankind against foreign and domestic tyrants and usurpers, against arbitrary kings and cruel priests in short against the gates of earth and hell.
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THE WANTS OF MAN Man wants but little here below, Nor wants that little long. Tis not with me exactly so, But tis so in the song. My wants are many, and if told Would muster many a score And were each wish a mint of gold, I still should long for more. from Oliver Goldsmiths Hermit.
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