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John Acton

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  1834 - 1902

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• "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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• "Far from being the product of a democratic revolution and of an opposition to English institutions, the constitution of the United States was the result of a powerful reaction against democracy, and in favor of the traditions of the mother country." - John Acton
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• "History provides neither compensation for suffering nor penalties for wrong." - John Acton
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• "Liberty is the prevention of control by others." - John Acton
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