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Quote from Thomas Jefferson,


"The concentrating [of powers] in the same hands
is precisely the definition of despotic government.
It will be no alleviation that these powers will be
exercised by a plurality of hands, and not by a single one."


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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

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Despotism, Diversity, Executive Orders, Power, Prejudice, President, Republic, Safety, Security, Tyranny

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