The fundamental Article of my political Creed is, that Despotism, or unlimited… — John Adams
The fundamental Article of my political Creed is, that Despotism, or unlimited Sovereignty, or absolute Power is the same in a Majority of a popular Assembly, and Aristocratical Counsel, an Oligarchical Junto and a Single Emperor.
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Adams, John. "1815: Adams to Jefferson: Quincy, November 13." The Adams-Jefferson Letters, edited by Lester J. Cappon. University of North Carolina Press, 1988.
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Adams, John. Letter to Thomas Jefferson. 13 Nov. 1813.
