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Upon the liberty of the press and freedom of discussion, the basis of the constitution was known to rest. Take away these, and the whole fabric most fall.

— Charles James Fox

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The worst of revolutions is a restoration.

Bonaparte's wish is Peace, nay that he is afraid of war to the last degree.

Toleration in religion was one of the great rights of man, and a man ought never to be deprived of what was his natural right.

No one could be so wise as Thurlow looked.

He that is conscious of guilt cannot bear the innocence of others: So they will try to reduce all others to their own level.

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