George D. Herron Quote - Liberty Quotes Blog

"The possession of power over others is inherently destructive both to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised."

by:	George D. Herron (1862-1925) American�clergyman, lecturer, writer, and�Christian socialist�activist
Source:	in The Cry For Justice (Upton Sinclair) 1920
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Categories:	Despotism, Government, Greed, History, Justice, Power
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Power corrupts...which is why the US Constitution was designed to hold the rights of the individual above all else. -- J Carlton, Calgary 3
A very accurate observation. Compelled compliance, victimless crimes, license, larceny with impunity and acts against inalienable rights are all examples of the quote. A once free land of the free and home of the brave has been turned into a statist theocracy of gods and slaves under such principle. -- Mike, Norwalk 3
Time to change the guard. Our Constitution is not a respecter of persons ! Such an amazing document of sound doctrines ! -- watchman 13, USA 2
Absolutely! Carlton has it right, -- E Archer, NYC 3
-- jim k, Austin
Strange words coming from a Christian Socialist who sided against capitalism. A short research on his guiding doctrines proves the point, and lends itself to understanding the trend among clergy in America leading back to Rome. Lay your goods at the churches/states feet that all might have in common ! -- Ronw13, ID