"The Legislative has no Right to absolute arbitrary Power over the Lives and Fortunes of the People: Nor can Mortals assume a Prerogative not only too high for Men but for Angels, and therefore reserv’d for the Exercise of the Deity alone." | Quote by: | Samuel Adams
(1722-1803), was known as the "Father of the American Revolution." |
Source: | The Votes and Proceedings of the Freeholders and Other Inhabitants of the Town of Boston in Town Meeting Assembled, According to Law. Published by Order of the Town. Nov 20 1772
http://libertytree.ca/docs/The-Boston-Pamphlet |
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