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Carelessness Quote by John Stuart Mill

“A people may prefer a free government, but if, from…” quote by John Stuart Mill
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“A people may prefer a free government, but if, from indolence, or carelessness, or cowardice, or want of public spirit, they are unequal to the exertions necessary for preserving it. They are more or less unfit for liberty; and although it may be for their good to have had it even for a short time, they are unlikely long to enjoy it”

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