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Power is poison” was the remark of one of the best, shrewdest and most experienced observers of Washington politicians.
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John Dewey
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gutenberg.orgJohn Dewey: “Power is poison” was the remark of one of the best, shrewdest and most experienced observers of Washington politicians.”
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Dewey quotes a notable observer to illustrate the corrupting nature of power in politics.
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