It is by the goodness of God
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It is by the goodness of God that in our country ,
we have those three unspeakably precious things,
freedom of conscience,
and the prudence never to practice either of them.
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Meaning
This quote uses irony to suggest that freedom exists partly because people wisely avoid using it too fully. It is satire about liberty and restraint.
About Author
Mark Twain
Mark Twain, born Samuel Clemens, was an American author and humorist known for classics like Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. His quotes often reflect wit, social critique, and human insight. Twain inspires writers, readers, and social thinkers to explore human nature, challenge conventions, and communicate ideas with humor and intelligence.
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