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Robert Southey Quotes: Easier were it To hurl the rooted mountain from its base, Than force the yoke of slavery upon men Determin'd to be free.
         

Easier were it To hurl the rooted mountain from its base, Than force the yoke of slavery upon men Determin'd to be free.


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