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“They who have reasoned ignorantly, or who have aimed at effecting their personal ends by flattering the popular feeling, have boldly affirmed that 'one man is as good as another'; a maxim that is true in neither nature, revealed morals, nor political theory.”

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James F. Cooper
James F. Cooper

James F. Cooper was an American writer renowned for his historical novels, which often depicted the life on the American frontier. His works are characterized by their vivid portrayal of characters and social changes. Cooper was born on September 15, 1789, and died on September 14, 1851. more

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