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Benjamin Franklin

All who think cannot but see there is a sanction like that of religion which binds us in partnership in the serious work of the world.

Benjamin Franklin

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Benjamin Franklin is saying that people who use reason recognize a strong, almost sacred obligation that connects us to each other as we work together on important tasks. This obligation is similar to the moral authority religion provides, giving our cooperation a serious and binding purpose.

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