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Thomas Paine

(1737—1809)

U.S. politician

Those who expect to reap the blessings of freedom must undergo the fatigue of supporting it.

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reap the benefit of

[to reap the benefit of sth.] {v. phr.} — to gain advantages of sth. * /Investors struggle to reap the benefits of liquidity offered by European non-listed property funds./ www.english-slang.com

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