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But what is liberty without wisdom, and without virtue? It is the greatest of all possible evils; for it is folly, vice, and madness, without tuition ...more

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Liberty must be limited in order to be possessed.

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He that accuses all mankind of corruption ought to remember that he is sure to convict only one.

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The effect of liberty on individuals is that they may do what they please: we ought to see what it will please them to do before we risk congratulati...more

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But what is liberty without wisdom and without virtue? It is the greatest of all possible evils; for it is folly, vice, and madness, without tuition o...more

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The people never give up their liberties but under some delusion.

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It is ordained in the eternal constitution of things, that men of intemperate minds cannot be free. Their passions forge their fetters.

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The effect of liberty to individuals is that they may do what they please; we ought to see what it will please them to do, before we risk congratulati...more