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But all who use this illustration forget that there is another bird, which lays such eggs as no State banks can hatch,--eggs not merely of gold, but of victory.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
He contrasts state banks with national credit, which he believes is more valuable.
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Far above any flickering light or battle-lantern of party is the everlasting sun of Truth, in whose beams are the duties of men.
Rather would I arouse you to renewed and incessant exertion.
Men are erring and mortal; principles are steadfast and immortal.
This will be the FREEDOM POWER, whose single object will be to resist the SLAVE POWER.
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