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8612. TRUTH, Self-evident.—

We hold
these truths to be self-evident: that all men
are created equal; that they are endowed by
their Creator with inherent [491] and inalienable
rights; that among these, are life, liberty, and
the pursuit of happiness.—
Declaration of Independence as Drawn by Jefferson.

 
[491]

Congress struck out “inherent and” and inserted
“certain”.—Editor.