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» When people talk of the freedom of writing, speaking or thinking I cannot choose but laugh. No such thing ever existed. No such thing now exists; but I hope it will exist. But it must be hundreds of years after you and I shall write and speak no more.

» Yesterday the greatest question was decided which ever was debated in America; and a greater perhaps never was, nor will be, decided among men. A resolution was passed without one dissenting colony, ''that these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States.''

» Genius is sorrow's child.

» Fear is the foundation of most government.

» Power always thinks it has a great soul and vast views beyond the comprehension of the weak.

» Liberty can not be preserved without a general knowledge among the people.

» Old minds are like old horses; you must exercise them if you wish to keep them in working order.

» The happiness of society is the end of government.

» Think of your forefathers! Think of your posterity.

» In politics the middle way is none at all.

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