On the record
The one-man power in our government is very great, but the power of party may be greater.
Said by
Frederick Douglass
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gutenberg.orgFrederick Douglass: “The one-man power in our government is very great, but the power of party may be greater.”
Editor's note · Context
This quote reflects Douglass's views on the balance of power within the government and the influence of political parties.
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