E. F. L. Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax Quotes

Power is so apt to be insolent and Liberty to be saucy, that they are seldom upon good Terms.

E. F. L. Wood, 1st Earl of Halifax

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• Power is so apt to be insolent and Liberty to be saucy, that they are seldom upon good Terms.

  

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