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Liberty is not the power of doing what we like, but the right to do what we ought.
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Liberty is the prevention of control by others. This requires self-control and, therefore, religious and spiritual influences; education, knowledge, well-being.
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To be able to look back upon one's past life with satisfaction is to live twice.
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There is not a soul who does not have to beg alms of another, either a smile, a handshake, or a fond eye.
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There is no error so monstrous that it fails to find defenders among the ablest men.
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There are two things which cannot be attacked in front: ignorance and narrow-mindedness. They can only be shaken by the simple development of the contrary qualities. They will not bear discussion.
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