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Thomas Paine - Moderation in temper, is always a...
Moderation in temper, is always a virtue; but moderation in principle, is a species of vice. (Thomas Paine)

Moderation in temper, is always a virtue; but moderation in principle, is a species of vice.

Thomas Paine

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