We are teaching the world the great truth that Governments do better w…

James Madison
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We are teaching the world the great truth that Governments do better without Kings & Nobles than with them. The merit will be doubled by the other lesson that Religion Flourishes in greater purity, without than with the aid of Government. ✨ James Madison (1867). 1816-1828, p.276
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We are teaching the world the great truth that Governments do better without Kings & Nobles than with them. The merit will be doubled by the other lesson that Religion Flourishes in greater purity, without than with the aid of Government. ✨ James Madison (1867). 1816-1828, p.276

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