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There is no liberty to men whose passions are stronger than their religious feelings there is no liberty to men in whom ignorance predominates over knowledge there is no liberty to men who know not how to govern themselves.

Henry Ward Beecher

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Henry Ward Beecher
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The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but for the wide world's joy.
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