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As though there were a tie And obligation to posterity. We get them, bear them, breed, and nurse: What has posterity don
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"As though there were a tie And obligation to posterity. We get them, bear them, breed, and nurse: What has posterity done for us. That we, lest they their rights should lose, Should trust our necks to gripe of noose?"

- John Trumbull

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by John Trumbull between June 6, 1756 and November 10, 1843. He/she was a famous Artist from USA. The author also have 2 other quotes.

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