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The general interest of the masses might take the place of the insight of genius if it were allowed freedom of action. – Denis Diderot

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Although a man may wear fine clothing, if he lives peacefully and is good, self-possessed, has faith and is pure and if he does not hurt any living being, he is a holy man. – Denis Diderot

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Morals are in all countries the result of legislation and government they are not African or Asian or European: they are good or bad. – Denis Diderot

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Weve got to understand that the whole nature of the way American democracy guards its freedom has been changed. – John Ashcroft

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Freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed — else like a flower cut from its life-giving roots, it will wither and die. – Dwight D. Eisenhower

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To me, freedom entitles you to do something, not to not do something. – Shel Silverstein

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The United States and Israel have a unique relationship based on our mutual commitment to democracy, freedom, and peace. Therefore, just as our commitment to these principles must be steadfast, so must our support for Israel. – John Boehner

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