Tag Archives: Power

“It Is WEAKNESS Rather Than WICKEDNESS…”

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“…Which Renders Men Unfit To Be Trusted With Unlimited Power.“

—JOHN ADAMS

(1735–1826)

-<>Our 2ND PRESIDENT Of The UNITED STATES Of AMERICA<>-

“I Am More And More Convinced That Man Is A Dangerous Creature…”

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“…And That Power, Whether Vested In Many Or A Few, Is Ever Grasping, And Like The Grave Cries “Give, Give”.“

—ABIGAIL ADAMS

(1744–1818)

–The FIRST LADY Of The UNITED STATES Of AMERICA–

“I Desire So To Conduct The Affairs Of This Administration…”

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“…That If, At The End, When I Come To Lay Down The Reins Of Power, I Have Lost Every Friend On Earth, I Shall At Least Have One Friend Left. And That Friend Shall Be Down Inside Of Me.“

—ABRAHAM LINCOLN

(1809–1865)

–Our 16TH PRESIDENT Of The UNITED STATES Of AMERICA–

“The Jaws Of Power Are Always Open To Devour, And Her Arm Is Always Stretched Out, If Possible, To Destroy The Freedom Of Thinking, Speaking, And Writing.” –JOHN ADAMS

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–JOHN ADAMS–

-(1735–1826)-

–Our 2ND PRESIDENT Of The UNITED STATES Of AMERICA–

“When Power Leads Man Toward Arrogance, Poetry Reminds Him Of His Limitations…”

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“…When Power Narrows The Area Of Man’s Concern, Poetry Reminds Him Of The Richness And Diversity Of Existence. When Power Corrupts, Poetry Cleanses.“

—JOHN F. KENNEDY

(1917–1963)

–Our 35TH PRESIDENT Of The UNITED STATES Of AMERICA–

“Liberty May Be Endangered By The Abuse Of Liberty…”

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“…But ALSO By The Abuse Of Power.“

—JAMES MADISON

-(1751–1836)-

–Our 4TH PRESIDENT Of The UNITED STATES Of AMERICA–

–One Of Our FOUNDING FATHERS–

“The Essence Of Government Is Power…”

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“…And Power, Lodged As It Must Be In Human Hands, Will Ever Be Liable To Abuse.“

—JAMES MADISON

-(1751–1836)-

–OUR 4TH PRESIDENT Of THE UNITED STATES Of AMERICA–

–He Would Serve As PRESIDENT From 1809 To 1817–