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A.9. business it is to keep him from every part of necessary knowledge, he is no more appriz'd of what passes in the Nation over which providence has plac'd him, is as ignorant of the principles of Government, of the happiness or Misery of his Subjects as a Turkish Sultan, or a Persian Sophy; but there is still a remarkable difference between them the Despotic Prince can hardly find instruction were he to desire it, but he who governs a free & generous people has but to open his doors & truth will enter, has but to shake off an indolence unworthy of a man much more of a Prince, & the Book of knowledge will lie open before him; but to return