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Commerce is considered to be England's strength, and care has been taken not to drive away anyone who contributes to build it up. Jews therefore are protected by laws, and are even granted certain privileges. They are not forced to bear a distinctive mark, as is the case in many countries.

— César-François de Saussure

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England undoubtedly is, in my opinion, the most happily governed country in the world.

Englishmen say that it is better that twelve culprits should escape human justice rather than that one innocent man should perish.

London is assuredly the greatest commercial city in the world.

The term gentleman is usually given to any well-dressed person wearing a sword.

English workmen are everywhere renowned, and that justly. They work to perfection, and though not inventive, are capable of improving and of finishing most admirably what the French and Germans have invented.

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