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John Acton Quotes

By liberty I mean the assurance that every man shall be protected in doing what he believes is his duty against the influence of authority and majorities, custom and opinion.
John Acton

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Category:
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Date of Birth:
January 10, 1834
Date of Death:
June 19, 1902
Nationality:
English
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