Bernard Bailyn Quotes
But are we to accept a form of government which we do not entirely approve of, merely in hopes that it will be administered well? Does not every man know, that nothing is more liable to be abused than power. Power, without a check, in any hands, is tyranny;
Bernard Bailyn
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You don't want the Republicans in power, does that mean you want a dictatorship, gay boy?
Ann Coulter
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Jason Isbell
I know they incriminate me, and I believe they incriminate others, as well.
Andrew Fastow
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David Thewlis
But are we to accept a form of government which we do not entirely approve of, merely in hopes that it will be administered well? Does not every man know, that nothing is more liable to be abused than power. Power, without a check, in any hands, is tyranny;
Bernard Bailyn
