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George Washington

It will be found an unjust and unwise jealousy to deprive a man of his natural liberty upon the supposition he may abuse it.

George Washington

Jealousy

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George Washington is saying that it is both unfair and foolish to take away someone's freedom just because they might misuse it. He believes that the possibility of abuse does not justify restricting a person's natural rights.

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