On the recordSeptember 18, 1796
Arbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness.
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loc.govArbitrary power is most easily established on the ruins of liberty abused to licentiousness.
Warning against the dangers of abusing liberty.
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