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Quote from Edward Gibbon,

"The principles of a free constitution are irrevocably lost when the legislative power is dominated by the executive."



By:

Edward Gibbon (more quotes by Edward Gibbon or books by/about Edward Gibbon)


(1737-1794) English historian and Member of Parliament

Date:

1776

Categories:

Congress, Constitution, President, Tyranny

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