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Their poverty secured their freedom, since our desires and our possessions are the strongest fetters of despotism


Edward Gibbon

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EDWARD DOWDEN To live with fear and not be afraid is the final test of maturity.
EDWARD WEEKS Less base the fear of death than fear of life.
EDWARD YOUNG Much learning shows how little mortals know; much wealth, how little wordings enjoy.
EDWARD YOUNG When Honor's sun declines, and Wealth takes wings, Then Learning shines, the best of precious thin...
EDWARD COCKER