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Feb 27, 1797

It will be inconvenient and injurious to the public to dismiss the light dragoons as soon as notice of the law can be conveyed to them.

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Sep 18, 1796

A people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power which knowledge gives.

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Sep 18, 1796

Justice is the constant and perpetual will to render every one his due.

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Sep 18, 1796

Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness.

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