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(3) [centered]

Man never is man without
without society with all its
inspiring influences.

But Society implies law &
government. These then by
the neces. [necessity] of nature are essential
to mans [man's] happiness

3 The worst gov't [government] is better
than – & the best involves
something of evil.

It is difficult of adjustment –
is preserved in vigor only
by many pains & at