Admire and adore the Author of the telescopic universe, love and esteem the work, do all in your power to lessen ill, and increase good, but never assume to comprehend.
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Power must never be trusted without a check.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Power should always be monitored to prevent abuse.
This quote by John Adams emphasizes the importance of accountability in leadership and governance. It suggests that unchecked power can lead to tyranny and that systems of oversight are essential in maintaining a balance between authority and liberty.
Themes
PowerAccountabilityAuthorityChecks And BalancesLeadership
In practice
Example use cases
During a political debate, to stress the importance of oversight in government.
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