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De Alexander: “An enthusiast broods over the oppression of a people, until he fancies himself commissioned by heaven to liberate them.”

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An enthusiast broods over the oppression of a people, until he fancies himself commissioned by heaven to liberate them.
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De Alexander
Republican · New York

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This quote explores the mindset of a passionate advocate for liberation and the risks involved.

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