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Benjamin Franklin Quotes: Idleness and pride tax with a heavier hand than kings and governments.
         

Idleness and pride tax with a heavier hand than kings and governments.


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This page presents the quote "Idleness and pride tax with a heavier hand than kings and governments.". Author of this quote is Benjamin Franklin. This quote is about kings, pride, idleness, 4th of july,.