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Liberty cannot be guaranteed by law. Nor by any thing else except the resolution of free citizens to defend their liberties.

Edward Abbey

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Edward Abbey
Age: 62 †
Born: 1927
Born: January 29
Died: 1989
Died: March 14
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Environmentalist
Essayist
Novelist
Philosopher
Screenwriter
Writer
Edward Paul Abbey
Citizens
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