"When will the world learn that a million men are of no importance compared with one man?"
by:
Henry David Thoreau
(1817-1862) American author, poet, philosopher, polymath, abolitionist, naturalist, tax resister, development critic, surveyor, historian, and transcendentalist
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 -- Mike, Norwalk      
Considered in the light of the Electoral college today. Fits very well. democrats are still scratching their heads on that one.
 -- Ronw13, Oregon     
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    Ron13 summed it up well.
     -- Jim K, Austin     
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    Civilization begins with a single individual.

    Objectively, among societies, the most consistently successful ones are those in which the singularity of the dignity of the individuality of the individual is acknowledged and honored.
     -- Patrick Henry, Red Hill     
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    Love it!
     -- E Archer, NYC     
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