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I swore to the Constitution, but even if I had not sworn to it, it would be to me a second religion.

— Pedro II of Brazil

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Politics is to me the harsh fulfilment of duty.

I was born to consecrate myself to the languages and sciences, and, if I had to choose between occupying a political position, I would rather be a president or minister to that of an Emperor.

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