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Toussaint Louverture Quotes: I took up arms for the freedom of my color. It is our own - we will defend it or perish.
         

I took up arms for the freedom of my color. It is our own - we will defend it or perish.


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I took up arms for the freedom of my color. It is our own - we will defend it or perish.
         



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