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. . . his master was in a manner always in a wrong Boxe and building
castels in the read more

. . . his master was in a manner always in a wrong Boxe and building
castels in the ayre or catching Hares with Tabers.

The defender of his country--the founder of liberty,
The friend of man,
History and tradition are explored read more

The defender of his country--the founder of liberty,
The friend of man,
History and tradition are explored in vain
For a parallel to his character.
In the annals of modern greatness
He stands alone;
And the noblest names of antiquity
Lose their lustre in his presence.
Born the benefactor of mankind,
He united all the greatness necessary
To an illustrious career.
Nature made him great,
He made himself virtuous.

A government of laws, and not of men.

A government of laws, and not of men.

Live ye, he says, I flee.

Live ye, he says, I flee.

All men are born free and equal, and have certain natural,
essential, and unalienable rights.

All men are born free and equal, and have certain natural,
essential, and unalienable rights.