“In relations between the rich and the strong, between the rich and the poor, between the master and the servant, it's liberty that grinds down, and the law which liberates.”
Quote by Jean-Baptiste Henri Lacordaire
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Jean-Baptiste Henri Lacordaire
Jean-Baptiste Henri Lacordaire was a French journalist born on May 12, 1802, and died on November 21, 1861. He is recognized for his significant contributions to journalism and his influential writing style. more
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