Ralph Waldo Emerson: The word liberty in the mouth of Mr. Webster sounds like the word love in the mouth of a courtesan.

The word liberty in the mouth of Mr. Webster sounds like the word love in the mo — Ralph Waldo Emerson

The word liberty in the mouth of Mr. Webster sounds like the word love in the mouth of a courtesan.

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