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Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. - We have seen more than...

We have seen more than once that the public welfare may call upon the best citizens for their lives. It would be strange if it could not call upon those who already sap the strength of the State for these lesser sacrifices. (Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.)

We have seen more than once that the public welfare may call upon the best citizens for their lives. It would be strange if it could not call upon those who already sap the strength of the State for these lesser sacrifices.

Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.

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