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He that would reform an ancient State in a free City, buys Convenience with a great danger. To work this Refor∣mation
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He that would reform an ancient State in a free City, buys Convenience with a great danger. To work this Refor∣mation
with the less mischief, let such a one keep the shadows of their ancient Customs, tho' in substance they be new. Let him take heed when he alters the Nature of things, they bear at least their antient Names. The Common People that are naturally impatient of Innova∣tions will be satisfied with that which seems to be as well as that which is.