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Virtue and freedom

Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters.

Author Greg RavenPosted on July 26, 2015November 1, 2018Format QuoteCategories liberty, virtueTags Benjamin Franklin

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