"In 1765, Parliament passed the Stamp Act, which, as any American high school student can tell you, was an act that apparently had something to do with stamps."

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"In 1765, Parliament passed the Stamp Act, which, as any American high school student can tell you, was an act that apparently had something to do with stamps."

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"Every charitable act is a stepping stone toward heaven."

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"I will act as if what I do makes a difference."

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