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The European world is too experienced to be imposed upon, and America too wise to be duped.
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Thomas Paine
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gutenberg.orgThomas Paine: “The European world is too experienced to be imposed upon, and America too wise to be duped.”
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Paine remarks on the wisdom of both Europe and America in recognizing deceit.
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