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“If the citizens neglect their duty and place unprincipled men in office, the government will soon be corrupted . . . . If a republican government fails to secure public prosperity and happiness, it must be because the citizens neglect the Divine commands, and elect bad men to make and administer the laws.”

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Book:Instructive and Entertaining Lessons for Youth: With Rules for Reading with Propriety, Illustrated by Examples: Designed for Use in Schools and Families
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Instructive and Entertaining Lessons for Youth: With Rules for Reading with Propriety, Illustrated by Examples: Designed for Use in Schools and Families

This book is a curated collection of instructive and entertaining content aimed at young audiences. It focuses on cultivating good reading practices and includes illustrative examples that are designed to be both educational and enjoyable for use in educational institutions and family environments. more

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Noah Webster
Noah Webster

Noah Webster was a renowned lexicographer, born on October 16, 1758, and died on May 28, 1843. He is known for his reforms in English spelling and grammar rules, which had a profound impact on the compilation of modern English dictionaries. more

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