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Liberty, as it is conceived by current opinion, has nothing inherent about it it is a sort of gift or trust bestowed on

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"Liberty, as it is conceived by current opinion, has nothing inherent about it; it is a sort of gift or trust bestowed on the individual by the state pending good behavior"

- Mary McCarthy

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This quote is written / told by Mary McCarthy between June 21, 1912 and October 25, 1989. He/she was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 25 other quotes.

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