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There is danger from all men. The only maxim of a free government

There is danger from all men. The only maxim of a free government ought to be to trust no man living with power to endanger the public liberty. – John Adams

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While all other sciences have advanced, that of government is at a standstill – little better understood, little better practiced now than three or four thousand years ago. – John Adams

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Power always thinks it has a great soul and vast views beyond the comprehension of the weak. – John Adams

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