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The essential problem of government thus reduces itself to this: What arrangements will prevent rulers from advancing their own interests at the expense of the ruled?
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John Dewey
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Editor's note · Context
This quote encapsulates the challenge of ensuring that rulers do not exploit their power for personal gain.
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