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" Difference of opinion is advantageous in religion. The several sects perform the office of a Censor - over each other. "

Thomas Jefferson

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" It is our duty still to endeavor to avoid war; but if it shall actually take place, no matter by whom brought on, we must defend ourselves. If our house be on fire, without inquiring whether it was fired from within or without, we must try to extinguish it. "

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