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Quote from Thomas Jefferson,


"An honest man can feel no pleasure
in the exercise of power over his fellow citizens."


By:

Thomas Jefferson (more quotes by Thomas Jefferson or books by/about Thomas Jefferson)


(1743-1826), US Founding Father, drafted the Declaration of Independence, 3rd US President

Source:

letter to John Melish, January 13, 1813

Categories:

Dignity, Honesty, Honor, Oppression, Power, Respect, Tyranny, President

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