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"Of the various forms of government which have prevailed in the world, an hereditary monarchy seems to present the fairest scope for ridicule."
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"Giving every man a vote has no more made men wise and free than Christianity has made them good."
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"The instant formal government is abolished, society begins to act. A general association takes place, and common interest produces common security."
"There is probably a perverse pride in my administration... that we were going to do the right thing, even if short-term it was unpopular. And I think anybody who's occupied this office has to remember that success is determined by an intersection in policy and politics and that you can't be neglecting of marketing and P.R. and public opinion."
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