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Quote by Thomas Paine
He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his ene

He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from opposition; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach himself. – Thomas Paine

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Those who want to reap the benefits of this great nation must bear the fatigue of supporting it. – Thomas Paine

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Tis the business of little minds to shrink but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death. – Thomas Paine

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The strength and power of despotism consists wholly in the fear of resistance. – Thomas Paine

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Other Quotes from
Independence Day
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If our country is worth dying for in time of war let us resolve that it is truly worth living for in time of peace. – Hamilton Fish

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The United States is the only country with a known birthday. – James G. Blaine

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Those who won our independence believed liberty to be the secret of happiness and courage to be the secret of liberty. – Louis D. Brandeis

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I love my freedom. I love my America. – Jessi Lane Adams

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There are always three speeches, for every one you actually gave. The one you practiced, the one you gave, and the one you wish you gave. – Dale Carnegie

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Tonight, we gather to affirm the greatness of our nation – not because of the height of our skyscrapers, or the power of our military, or the size of our economy. Our pride is based on a very simple premise, summed up in a declaration made over two hundred years ago. – Barack Obama

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My biggest blast-off hit was You Raise Me Up. If you ever have a wedding or a funeral, its a good pick. – Josh Groban

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People arent going to throw the kind of money at certain people that they used to. – Philip Seymour Hoffman

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