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You May Twist The Word Freedom As Long As You Please, But At Last It Comes To Quiet Enjoyment Of Your Own Property, Or It Comes To Nothing. Why Do Men Want Any Of Those Things That Are Called Political Rights And Privileges? Why Do They, For Instance, Want To Vote At Elections For Members Of Parliament? Oh! Because They Shall Then Have An Influence Over The Conduct Of Those Members. And Of What Use Is That? Oh! Then They Will Prevent The Members From Doing Wrong.

Men Of Integrity Are Generally Pretty Obstinate, In Adhering To An Opinion Once Adopted.

The Smallness Of Our Desires May Contribute Reasonably To Our Wealth.

I Set Out As A Sort Of Self-dependent Politician. My Opinions Were My Own. I Dashed At All Prejudices. I Scorned To Follow Anybodyin Matter Of Opinion.... All Were, Therefore, Offended At My Presumption, As They Deemed It.

The Norfolk People Are Quick And Smart In Their Motions And Their Speaking. Very Neat And Trim In All Their Farming Concerns And Very Skilful. Their Land Is Good, Their Roads Are Level, And The Bottom Of Their Soil Is Dry, To Be Sure; And These Are Great Advantages; But They Are Diligent And Make The Most Of Everything.