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    Government, in its very essence, is opposed to all increase in knowledge. Its tendency is always towards permanence and against change...[T]he progress of humanity, far from being the result of government, has been made entirely without its aid and in the face if its constant and bitter opposition.

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Democracy does not guarantee equality of conditions -- it only guarantees equality of opportunity.

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Discontent does not invariably create a desire for change. Other factors have to be present before discontent turns into disaffection. read more

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