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The most certain test by which we judge whether a country is really free is the amount of security enjoyed by minorities
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"The most certain test by which we judge whether a country is really free is the amount of security enjoyed by minorities"

- John Acton

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England Flag This quote is written / told by John Acton between January 10, 1834 and June 19, 1902. He/she was a famous Historian from England. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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