A monarchy conducted with ...

A monarchy conducted with infinite wisdom and infinite benevolence is the most perfect of all possible governments.
A monarchy conducted with infinite wisdom and infinite benevolence is the most perfect of all possible governments.
 Ezra Stiles

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I have always found that mercy bears richer fruits than strict justice.
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