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Benjamin Franklin: The best will be, to let each enjoy their own opinions, without disturbing them, when they do not interfere with the…

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The best will be, to let each enjoy their own opinions, without disturbing them, when they do not interfere with the common good.
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Benjamin Franklin
Missouri

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Franklin advocates for tolerance of differing opinions as long as they do not disrupt the common good.

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