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For it never yet was known that, when men assume power, they will part with it again, unless by compulsion.
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gutenberg.orgTeddy Roosevelt: “For it never yet was known that, when men assume power, they will part with it again, unless by compulsion.”
Editor's note · Context
This quote reflects Roosevelt's belief in the nature of power and governance, emphasizing that those in power are unlikely to relinquish it voluntarily.
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