Quote by Benjamin Disraeli

I repeat... that all power is a trust that we are accountable for its exercise that from the people and for the people all springs, and all must exist.

I repeat... that all power is a trust that we are accountabl

Summary

This quote emphasizes that power is not something to be taken lightly, but rather a responsibility and a duty to be held accountable for. It suggests that power comes from the people, implying that any authority or decision-making should be derived from and for the benefit of the people. It further insists that power must be upheld not because of individual desires, but because it is essential for the collective existence and progress of society.

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Power Trust

By Benjamin Disraeli

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