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The fate of every democracy, of every government based on the sovereignty of the people, depends on the choices it makes between these opposite principles, absolute power on the one hand, and on the other the restraints of legality and the authority of tradition.
The fundamental law of the militia is, that it be created, directed and commanded by the laws, and ever for the support of the laws.
John C. Calhoun, Statesman (1782) |
Jerry Cantrell, Musician (1966) |
Edgar Cayce, Celebrity (1877) |
Manly Hall, Philosopher (1901) |
Queen Latifah, Musician (1970) |
Odysseas Elytis, Writer (1996) |
King Farouk, Royalty (1965) |