Rebellion to Tyrants is obedience to God. — Benjamin Franklin

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Rebellion to Tyrants is obedience to God.

Benjamin Franklin

1775

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Franklin, Benjamin. "Bradshaw's Epitaph." Benjamin Franklin: Silence Dogood, The Busy-Body and Early Writings, edited by J. A. Leo Lemay. Library of America, 2005.

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Franklin, Benjamin, [published anonymously]. "Bradshaw's Epitaph." Pennsylvania Evening Post. Philadelphia, 14 Dec. 1775.

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