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Quote from Thomas Babington Macaulay,


"The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless power without abusing it."


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Thomas Babington Macaulay (more quotes by Thomas Babington Macaulay or books by/about Thomas Babington Macaulay)


(1800-1859) [Lord Macaulay] 1st Baron Macaulay, British historian

Source:

review of Lucy Aikin, 'Life and Writings of Addison,' 1943

Categories:

Power, Trust, Virtue

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