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 (1735–1826) American lawyer, Founder, statesman; US President (1797–1801)
Diary (1772, Spring), “Notes for a Oration Braintree”
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