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So long!.
8. As I have announced the true theory of the youth, manhood, womanhood, of The States, I adhere to it;
- As I have announced myself on immortality, the body, procreation, hauteur, prudence.
- As I joined the stern crowd that still confronts the President with menacing weapons — I adhere to all,
- As I have announced each age for itself, this moment I set the example.
9. I demand the choicest edifices to destroy them;
- Room! room! for new far-planning draughtsmen and engineers!
- Clear that rubbish from the building-spots and the paths!
10. So long!
- I announce natural persons to arise,
- I announce justice triumphant,
- I announce uncompromising liberty and equality,
- I announce the justification of candor, and the justification of pride.
11. I announce that the identity of These States is a single identity only,
- I announce the Union more and more compact,
- I announce splendors and majesties to make all the previous politics of the earth insignificant.
12. I announce adhesiveness — I say it shall be limitless, unloosened,
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