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“No more fatuous chimera has ever infested the brain than that you can control opinions by law or direct belief by statute, and no more pernicious sentiment ever tormented the heart than the barbarous desire to do so. The field of inquiry should remain open, and the right of debate must be regarded as a sacred right.”

Quote by William Borah

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William Borah was a former United States Senator known for his strong political stance and foreign policy views. Born on June 29, 1865, and died on January 19, 1940, he was active in American politics for several decades. more

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