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Such a treasure would doubtless be employed at some time, as it has been in other countries, when opportunity tempted ambition.
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gutenberg.orgAndrew Jackson: “Such a treasure would doubtless be employed at some time, as it has been in other countries, when opportunity tempted…”
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Jackson cautions that excessive national treasure could lead to misuse and ambition-driven conflicts, as seen in other nations.
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