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Because power corrupts, societys demands for moral authority and c

Because power corrupts, societys demands for moral authority and character increase as the importance of the position increases. – John Adams

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Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other. – John Adams

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There are only two creatures of value on the face of the earth: those with the commitment, and those who require the commitment of others. – John Adams

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