"Let me write the songs of a nation, I don't care who writes its laws."
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About Andrew Fletcher
Andrew Fletcher of Saltoun (1655-1716) was a Scottish writer and politician known for his advocacy of Scottish independence. He strongly believed in a decentralized government and fought against the union between England and Scotland in 1707. Fletcher wrote extensively on political and constitutional matters, emphasizing the importance of preserving Scotland's sovereignty and unique identity.
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