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It is for the good of the whole, and not for an odious oligarchy or an aristocratic class, that our patriot speaks, and in these words is foreshadowed the idea of a republican government.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
This quote emphasizes that the focus of patriotism should be on the common good rather than the interests of a privileged few, reflecting republican ideals.
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