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“A constitution should be framed so as not to impede the action of government, nor force the government to its violation.”

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“Obedience to public authority ought not to be based either on ignorance or stupidity.”

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“Tristan is very idle. He confessed to the Emperor that he did not work every day. "Do you not eat every day?" said the Emperor to him; "Yes, Sire." "Well, then, you ought to work every day; no one should eat who does not work." "Oh! if that be the case, I will work every day," said the child, quickly. "Such is the influence of the belly," said the Emperor, tapping that of little Tristan. "It is hunger that makes the world move.”

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