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Do we call this the land of the free? What is it to be free from King George the Fourth and continue the slaves of prejudice? What is it to be born free and equal, and not to live? What is the value of any political freedom, but as a means to moral freedom?
Do we call this the land of the free? What is it to be free from King George the Fourth and continue the slaves of prejudice? What is it to be born free and equal, and not to live? What is the value of any political freedom, but as a means to moral freedom?
 Henry David Thoreau

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Ignorance and bungling with love are better than wisdom and skill without.
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The most I can do for my friend is simply be his friend.
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A man cannot be said to succeed in this life who does not satisfy one friend.
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