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The people of France have had six Constitutions within fifteen years, and where are those Constitutions?
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gutenberg.orgDavid Daggett: “The people of France have had six Constitutions within fifteen years, and where are those Constitutions?”
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Daggett reflects on the instability of France's political system with its numerous constitutions.
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The people swore eternal hatred to Monarchy, and eternal fidelity to Constitutions, till, heaven, weary of their perjuries, sent them a despot in his wrath.
Such is the constant termination of such revolutions, and shall we claim to be an exception?
She boldly proclaimed herself the example of the world, and all nations were invited to see her glory, and enjoy her blessed liberty and her glorious equality.
On similar principles a wise people regard the conduct of other nations, and are solemnly admonished by their example.
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