John Adams quote: Because power corrupts, society's demands for moral authority and character increase as the importance of the position increases.

Because power corrupts, society's demands for moral authority and character increase as the importance of the position increases.

~ John Adams ~

Because power corrupts, society's demands for moral authority and character increase as the importan...

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