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    It is maintained that a society is free only when dissenting minorities have room to throw their weight around. As a matter of fact, a dissenting minority feels free only when it can impose its will on the majority: what it abominates most is the dissent of the majority.

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In war, the stronger overcomes the weaker. In business, the stronger imparts strength to the weaker.

In war, the stronger overcomes the weaker. In business, the stronger imparts strength to the weaker.

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Nobody believes a rumor here in Washington until it's officially denied.

Nobody believes a rumor here in Washington until it's officially denied.

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Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.

Patriotism is the last refuge of the scoundrel.

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Man's rights are evident branches of, rather than deductions from, the duty of self-preservation, commonly called the first law of read more

Man's rights are evident branches of, rather than deductions from, the duty of self-preservation, commonly called the first law of nature.

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I have no trouble with my enemies. I can take care of my enemies all right. But my damn friends. read more

I have no trouble with my enemies. I can take care of my enemies all right. But my damn friends. They're the ones that keep me walking the floor nights!

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No intelligent man has any respect for an unjust law.

No intelligent man has any respect for an unjust law.

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War will never cease until babies begin to come into the world with larger cerebrums and smaller adrenal glands.

War will never cease until babies begin to come into the world with larger cerebrums and smaller adrenal glands.

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Absolute power corrupts even when exercised for humane purposes. The benevolent despot who sees himself as a shepherd of the read more

Absolute power corrupts even when exercised for humane purposes. The benevolent despot who sees himself as a shepherd of the people still demands from others the submissiveness of sheep.

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Then join hand in hand, brave Americans all!By uniting we stand, by dividing we fall. - "The Liberty Song".

Then join hand in hand, brave Americans all!By uniting we stand, by dividing we fall. - "The Liberty Song".

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