Those who, while they disapprove of the character and measures of a government, yield to it their allegiance and support — Henry David Thoreau
Those who, while they disapprove of the character and measures of a government, yield to it their allegiance and support — Henry David Thoreau
Those who, while they disapprove of the character and measures of a government, yield to it their allegiance and support — Henry David Thoreau
Those who, while they disapprove of the character and measures of a government, yield to it their allegiance and support — Henry David Thoreau
Those who, while they disapprove of the character and measures of a government, yield to it their allegiance and support — Henry David Thoreau
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Those who, while they disapprove of the character and measures of a government, yield to it their allegiance and support are undoubtedly its most conscientious supporters, and so frequently the most serious obstacles to reform.

— Henry David Thoreau
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