The possession of arbitrary power has always, the world...

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The possession of arbitrary power has always, the world over, tended irresistibly to destroy humane sensibility, magnanimity, and truth.

Frederick Law Olmsted

Quote by Frederick Law Olmsted about power, sensibility, destruction, truth, world.

Frederick Law Olmsted

Frederick Law Olmsted 1822 - 1903, american architect

Was born on: 25 apr 1822.
Died on 28 aug 1903, at 81 years old.

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