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Tag: John Acton

Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power

Posted on September 12, 2017September 12, 2012 by admin

“Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.”

— John Acton

Author: John Acton
Category: power
Tags: power, John Acton

 

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If the past has been an obstacle

Posted on March 13, 2013March 13, 2008 by admin

“If the past has been an obstacle and a burden, knowledge of the past is the safest and the surest emancipation.”

— John Acton

Author: John Acton
Category: knowledge
Tags: knowledge, John Acton

 

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