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Quote by Thomas Carlyle
It is a vain hope to make people happy by politics. - Thomas Carly

It is a vain hope to make people happy by politics. – Thomas Carlyle

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Reform is not pleasant, but grievous no person can reform themselves without suffering and hard work, how much less a nation. – Thomas Carlyle

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As I travel across the country speaking about MS, perhaps I can offer others comfort and hope. – Annette Funicello

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