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Only it seems to me a grievous error in a ruler to quarrel with all his subjects at once.
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When the interests of mankind are at stake, they will obey with joy the man whom they believe to be wiser than themselves.
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was it not obvious that flocks and herds were more ready to obey their keepers than men their rulers
179
By holding the representative responsible only to the people, and exempting him from all other influences, we elevate the character of the constituent and quicken his sense of responsibility to his country.
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I view it as an extreme measure, to be resorted to only in extraordinary cases, as where it may become necessary to defend the executive against the encroachments of the legislative power or to prevent hasty and inconsiderate or unconstitutional legislation.
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The Executive has authority to recommend (not to dictate) measures to Congress.