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They hated the usurper whether king, or Parliament, or mob, but they bowed before the duly constituted authority of the people.
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gutenberg.orgCalvin Coolidge: “They hated the usurper whether king, or Parliament, or mob, but they bowed before the duly constituted authority of the…”
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This quote reflects Coolidge's view on the respect for lawful authority as opposed to tyranny.
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