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Quote by Benjamin Franklin
Laws too gentle are seldom obeyed too severe, seldom executed. - B

Laws too gentle are seldom obeyed too severe, seldom executed. – Benjamin Franklin

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Who is wise? He that learns from everyone. Who is powerful? He that governs his passions. Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody. – Benjamin Franklin

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Where might is mixed with wit, there is too good an accord in a government. – Elizabeth I

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We have a complex system of government. You have to teach it to every generation. – Sandra Day OConnor

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