No. 16 (19 July 1769)
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I believe there is yet a spirit of resistance in this country, which will not submit to be oppressed; but I am sure there is a fund of good sense in this country, which cannot be deceived.
— Junius
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "I believe there is yet a spirit of resistance in this country, which will not submit to be oppressed; but I am sure there is a fund of good sense in this country, which cannot be deceived." in the context of "No. 16 (19 July 1769)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Junius" (Quotes, Letters of Junius (1769-1772))
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About Junius
Junius was the pseudonym of a writer who contributed a series of letters to the London Public Advertiser (published by Harry Sampson Woodfall) from January 21, 1769 to January 21, 1772.
About Junius
Junius was the pseudonym of a writer who contributed a series of letters to the London Public Advertiser (published by Harry Sampson Woodfall) from January 21, 1769 to January 21, 1772.
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