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Benjamin Franklin Quotes

Only a virtuous people are capable of freedom. As nations become corrupt and vicious, they have more need of masters.

Source:Letter to the Abbés Chalut and Arnoux (April 17, 1787)
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Benjamin Franklin Quotes
  • Name: Benjamin Franklin
  • Profession: Scientist, Inventor, Statesman
  • Born: January 17, 1706 - April 17, 1790
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