Famous quote by Frederick Law Olmsted

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The possession of arbitrary power has always, the world over, tended irresistibly to destroy humane sensibility, magnani
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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

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This quote by Frederick Law Olmsted speaks with the risks of having way too much power. He recommends that when somebody has too much power, it can bring about a lack of compassion, kindness, as well as sincerity. This is due to the fact that those with power can end up being so focused on their own rate of interests that they forget about the demands of others. They may also end up being so used to obtaining their own manner in which they become less tolerant of opposing sights. Furthermore, those with power may end up being so accustomed to having their very own way that they come to be much less most likely to level. Basically, Olmsted is cautioning us that too much power can bring about an absence of humanity and morality.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Frederick Law Olmsted between April 27, 1822 and August 28, 1903. He/she was a famous Architect from USA. The author also have 2 other quotes.

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