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A monarchy conducted with infinite wisdom and infinite benevolence is the most perfect of all possible governments
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"A monarchy conducted with infinite wisdom and infinite benevolence is the most perfect of all possible governments"

- Ezra Stiles

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The quote by Ezra Stiles recommends that a monarchy, if ruled with outright knowledge and generosity, can be the optimal type of federal government. Stiles seems to believe that if the leader of the monarchy is very smart and kindhearted, the federal government could work flawlessly, with no flaws. Nevertheless, this kind of management is not likely to exist as well as for that reason, this opinion is not a prominent one in contemporary times.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Ezra Stiles between November 29, 1727 and May 12, 1795. He/she was a famous Clergyman from USA. The author also have 22 other quotes.

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