Arbitrary Quote by Anthony Lewis

“Freedom under law is hard work. If rulers cannot be trusted with arbitrary power, it is up to citizens to raise their voices at injustice.”

Anthony Lewis

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Faith in reason was the foundation stone of the United States.

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