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"To say that a thing has never yet been done among men is to erect a barrier stronger than reason, stronger than discussion."

Thomas Reed, American Politician

Man, Men, Reason

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"To say that a thing has never yet been done among men is to erect a barrier stronger than reason, stronger than discussion."

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