February 22, 2010

Dr.J on Abuse of Power

The following is from a letter Dr. Samuel Johnson sent John Taylor in 1784:

"Empires are broken down when the profits of administration are so great, that ambition is satisfied with obtaining them, and he that aspires to greatness needs do nothing more than talk himself into importance. He has then all the power which danger and conquest used formerly to give; he can raise a family, and reward his followers."

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