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They who have reasoned ignorantly, or who have aimed at effecting their personal ends by flattering the popular feeling,

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"They who have reasoned ignorantly, or who have aimed at effecting their personal ends by flattering the popular feeling, have boldly affirmed that 'one man is as good as another;' a maxim that is true in neither nature, revealed morals, nor political theory"

- James F. Cooper

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This quote is written / told by James F. Cooper between September 15, 1789 and 1851. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 21 other quotes.

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