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“When the government violates the people's rights, insurrection is, for the people and for each portion of the people, the most sacred of the rights and the most indispensible of duties.”

Quote by Marquis de Lafayette

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Marquis de Lafayette

Marquis de Lafayette was a French nobleman who played a significant role in the American Revolution and the French Revolution. He is known for his military leadership and his advocacy for the principles of liberty and democracy. more

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