Frederic Bastiat
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Which countries contain the most peaceful, the most moral, and the happiest people? Those people are found in the countries where the law least interferes with private affairs; where government is least felt; where the individual has the greatest scope, and free opinion the greatest influence; where administrative powers are fewest and simplest; where taxes are lightest and most nearly equal, and popular discontent the least excited and the least justifiable; where individuals and groups most actively assume their responsibilities, and, consequently, where the morals of admittedly imperfect human beings are constantly improving; where trade, assemblies, and associations are the least restricted; where labor, capital, and populations suffer the fewest forced displacements; where mankind most nearly follows its own natural inclinations; where the inventions of men are most nearly in harmony with the laws of God; in short, the happiest, most moral, and most peaceful people are those who most nearly follow this principle: Although mankind is not perfect, still, all hope rests upon the free and voluntary actions of persons within the limits of right; law or force is to be used for nothing except the administration of universal justice.
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| Answer | Clues |
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| LAW | 653 clues |
| ASHES | 566 clues |
| PEACE | 464 clues |
| GOD | 420 clues |
| AFFLICTION | 190 clues |
| FREEDOM | 187 clues |
| BELIEF | 152 clues |
| BIBLE | 152 clues |
| BLOOD | 147 clues |
| GOVERNMENT | 123 clues |
| MOTHER | 88 clues |
| ANASTASIA | 68 clues |
| LIBERTY | 63 clues |
| JUSTICE | 59 clues |
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Hint 1 meaning
The old plural of Eye.
Hint 2 anagram
NEE
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