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Edmund Burke Quotes: Among a people generally corrupt, liberty cannot long exist.
         

Among a people generally corrupt, liberty cannot long exist.


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Among a people generally corrupt, liberty cannot long exist.
         



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When you fear something, learn as much about it as you can. Knowledge conquers fear.



Mere parsimony is not economy. Expense, and great expense, may be an essential part in true economy.

Mere parsimony is not economy. Expense, and great expense, may be an essential part in true economy.



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