The spirit of property doubles a man's strength. - Voltaire

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These are fountains of salvation that they who thirst may be satisfied with the living words they contain. In these alone is proclaimed the doctrine of godliness. Let no man add to these, neither let him take out from these.

Voltaire

The spirit of property doubles a man's strength.

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If you want to know who controls you, look at who you are not allowed to criticize.

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The hallmark of a free society is that I may totally disapprove of what you say, but I'll defend your right to say it until I die.

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It is difficult to free fools from the chains they revere.

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The more often a stupidity is repeated, the more it gets the appearance of wisdom.

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