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“Thank God! we are in the full enjoyment of all these privileges. But can we be taught to prize them too much? or how can we prize them equal to their value, if we do not know their intrinsic worth, and that they are not a gift bestowed upon us by other men, but a right that belongs to us by the laws of God and nature?”

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Book:Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin

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Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin

Memoirs of Benjamin Franklin is a comprehensive account of the life of the renowned inventor, writer, and diplomat. It includes Franklin's reflections on his childhood, his scientific and political endeavors, and his observations on the world around him. The memoirs offer insights into Franklin's character, his beliefs, and his contributions to the American Revolution and the early days of the United States. more

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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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Book:The Federalist, on the New Constitution, Written in the Year 1788

Source: The Federalist, on the New Constitution, Written in the Year 1788

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Book:The Real Thomas Jefferson

Source: The Real Thomas Jefferson

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Author:Ronald Reagan

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Source: The Federalist Papers: A Collection of Essays Written in Favour of the New Constitution

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Source: Collected Tales, Sketches, Speeches & Essays: 1891-1910