National defense is the usual pretext for the policy of fleecing the people. John Taylor of Caroline More Quotes by John Taylor of Caroline More Quotes From John Taylor of Caroline Great power often corrupts virtue; it invariably renders vice more malignant. . . . In proportion as the powers of government increase, both its own character and that of the people becomes worse. John Taylor of Caroline government character people But an opinion that it is possible for the present generation to seize and use the property of future generations has produced to both parties concerned, effects of the same complexion with the usual fruits of national errour. The present age is cajoled to tax and enslave itself, by the errour of believing that it taxes and enslaves future ages to enrich itself. John Taylor of Caroline party age believe Adherence to men, is often disloyalty to principles. John Taylor of Caroline adherence principles men
