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Josiah Quincy: “In the commission of every trust there is an implied tribute to the integrity and intelligence of the trustee, and there…”

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In the commission of every trust there is an implied tribute to the integrity and intelligence of the trustee, and there is also an implied call for the faithful exercise of those properties to the fulfilment of the purposes of the trust.
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Josiah Quincy
Federalist · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

This statement reflects Quincy's belief in the inherent trust placed in trustees and the expectation of their integrity and intelligence.

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