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“Coerced innocence is like an imprisoned lark,--open the door, and it is off forever. The bird that roams through the sky and the groves unrestrained knows how to dodge the hawk and protect itself; but the caged one, the moment it leaves its bars and bolts behind, is pounced upon by the fowler or the vulture.”

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Thomas Chandler Haliburton

Thomas Chandler Haliburton, born on December 17, 1796 and died on August 27, 1865, was a Canadian politician, writer, and diplomat. He is known for his humorous writing style and diplomatic skills, serving as Canada's ambassador to the United Kingdom and making significant contributions to Canadian politics and literature. more

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