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The tendency of the age is to break down all needless restrictions upon social and commercial intercourse.
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gutenberg.orgJohn Sherman: “The tendency of the age is to break down all needless restrictions upon social and commercial intercourse.”
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Sherman reflects on the societal trend towards reducing unnecessary restrictions in commerce and social interactions.
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