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Benjamin Disraeli

I repeat... that all power is a trust that we are accountable for its exercise that from the people and for the people all springs, and all must exist.

Benjamin Disraeli

Trust

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Benjamin Disraeli is emphasizing that power is given to those in authority as a responsibility, and they must answer to the people for how they use it. He also stresses that everything originates from the people and depends on their support to continue.

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