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« The constitution of the United States is to receive a reasonable interpretation…
Constitutions of civil government are not to be framed upon a calculation of… »

“Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness.”

By: George Washington
George Washington

Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness.


Year: 1753
Context: Circular to the States
Shortlink: http://fq1.us/5z

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Keywords: arbitrary power, licentiousness, ruins of liberty
« The constitution of the United States is to receive a reasonable interpretation…
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