Liberty, n. The distinction between freedom and liberty is not accurately known; naturalists have never been able to find a living specimen of either. (Ambrose Bierce)

Liberty, n. The distinction between freedom and liberty is not accurately known; naturalists have never been able to find a living specimen of either.

Ambrose Bierce

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