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There is no knowledge that is not power
There is no knowledge that is not power
The power of man has grown in every sphere, except over himself.
The power of man has grown in every sphere, except over himself.
This administration has broken faith with the people of America.
They have squandered the immense good will extended by other
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This administration has broken faith with the people of America.
They have squandered the immense good will extended by other
nations.
Because your own strength is unequal to the task, do not assume that it is beyond the powers of man; read more
Because your own strength is unequal to the task, do not assume that it is beyond the powers of man; but if anything is within the powers and province of man, believe that it is within your own compass also.
My opinion is, that power should always be distrusted, in
whatever hands it is placed.
My opinion is, that power should always be distrusted, in
whatever hands it is placed.
You only have power over people so long as you don't take everything away from them. But when you've robbed read more
You only have power over people so long as you don't take everything away from them. But when you've robbed a man of everything, he's no longer in your power - he's free again.
The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, read more
The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws.
The essence of Government is power; and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable read more
The essence of Government is power; and power, lodged as it must be in human hands, will ever be liable to abuse.