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The principles of a free constitution are irrecoverably lost, when

The principles of a free constitution are irrecoverably lost, when the legislative power is nominated by the executive. – Edward Gibbon

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But the power of instruction is seldom of much efficacy, except in those happy dispositions where it is almost superfluous. – Edward Gibbon

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As long as mankind shall continue to bestow more liberal applause on their destroyers than on their benefactors, the thirst of military glory will ever be the vice of exalted characters. – Edward Gibbon

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I have never seen opponents so silent about their record, and so desperate to keep their power. – Paul Ryan

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Woes and wonders of Power, that tonic hell, synthesis of poison and panacea. – Emile M. Cioran

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I think its child abuse to have someone in the public eye too young. Society basically values wealth and fame and power at the cost of well-being. In the case of a child, its at the cost of someones natural development. Its already hard enough to develop. – Alanis Morissette

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The power which establishes a state is violence the power which maintains it is violence the power which eventually overthrows it is violence. – Kenneth Kaunda

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