"The only legitimate right to govern is an express grant of power from the governed."

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Source : David A. Durfee, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, United States. President (1841-1845 : Tyler) (1970). “William Henry Harrison, 1773-1841: John Tyler, 1790-1862; chronology, documents, bibliographical aids”, Oceana Pubns

William Henry Harrison

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“In 'The Plato Papers' I wanted to get another perspective on the present moment by extrapolating into the distant future. So in that sense, there's a definite similarity of purpose between a book set in the future and a book set in the past.”
“From this point on, she whispered, we will either find or lose our souls.”
“I never bought a stock in my life. I don't understand it. To me it is like Chinese.”
“A good reputation is better than fame.”
“Why wouldn't we consider doing to Islamic extremists what Glenn Greenwald does routinely to Republicans?”
“We put our best foot forward, but it's the other one that needs the attention.”
“I'm the anti indie-rocker. My stuff isn't ironic.”
“The idea of Disneyland is a simple one. It will be a place for people to find happiness and knowledge.”

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