Word: impelled
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Dates: during 1926-1926
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...which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth the separate and equal station to which the laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitled them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation." That phrase--"a decent respect"--is a very happy one. Cherish "a decent respect for the opinions of mankind," but never let that interfere with your personal declaration of independence. I say--begin now to prepare for the judgment of the ultimate human tribunal...