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“Since they are our right, let us be vigilant to preserve them uninfringed, and free from encroachments. If animosities arise, and we should be obliged to resort to party, let each of us range himself on the side which unfurls the ensigns of public good. Faction will then vanish, which, if not timely suppressed, may overturn the balance, the palladium of liberty, and crush us under its ruins.”

Quote by Benjamin Franklin

Book:Works: containing several political and historical tracts not included in any former edition ...
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Works: containing several political and historical tracts not included in any former edition ...

The book is a compilation of political and historical essays, offering insights into the author's perspectives on significant events and issues of their time. These tracts are presented here for the first time in a single volume, providing a comprehensive view of the author's intellectual contributions in these areas. more

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Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin was a prominent figure in American history, serving as one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He was a statesman, scientist, inventor, and writer, born on January 17, 1706, and died on April 17, 1790. Franklin is renowned for his contributions to electricity, his support for the American colonial independence movement, and his successful diplomatic efforts in France. more

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