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The sin of all time has been the exercise of assumed powers. This is the essence of tyranny.
Victoria Woodhull
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Victoria Woodhull
Age: 89 †
Born: 1838
Born: January 1
Died: 1927
Died: January 1
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Denounce me for advocating freedom if you can, and I will bear your curse with a better resignation.
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