Quote from George Washington, |
The alternate domination of one faction over another, sharpened by the spirit of revenge, natural to party dissension, which in different ages and countries has perpetrated the most horrid enormities, is itself a frightful despotism … The disorders and miseries, which result, gradually incline the minds of men to seek security and repose in the absolute power of an individual; and sooner or later the chief of some prevailing faction, more able or more fortunate than his competitors, turns this disposition to the purposes of his own elevation, on the ruins of Public Liberty.
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George Washington (more quotes by George Washington or books by/about George Washington) |
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(1732-1799) Founding Father, 1st US President, 'Father of the Country' |
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Farewall Address |
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Domination, Politics, Revenge, Dissent, Despotism, Disorder, Security, Power, Tyranny, Liberty |
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