Their poverty secured their freedom, since our desires and our possessions are the strongest fetters of despotism.
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- Author's profession: Historian
- Nationality: english
- Born: April 27, 1737
- Died: January 16, 1794
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For there is always a sanctuary more, a door that can never be forced, a last inviolable stronghold that can never be taken, whatever the attack; your vote can be taken, you name, you innards, or even your life, but that last stonghold can only be surrendered. And to surrender it for any reason other than love is to surrender love.
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Come, come," the Baron said. "We don't have much time and pain is quick. Please don't bring it to this, my dear Duke." The Baron looked up at Piter who stood at Leto's shoulder. "Piter doesn't have all his tools here, but I'm sure he could improvise."Improvisation is sometimes the best, Baron.
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