Liberty cannot be guaranteed by law. Nor by any thing else except the …

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Liberty cannot be guaranteed by law. Nor by any thing else except the resolution of free citizens to defend their liberties. ✨ Edward Abbey (2015). A Voice Crying in the Wilderness, p.18, RosettaBooks
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Liberty cannot be guaranteed by law. Nor by any thing else except the resolution of free citizens to defend their liberties. ✨ Edward Abbey (2015). A Voice Crying in the Wilderness, p.18, RosettaBooks

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