The alternate domination of one faction over another, sharpened by the spirit of revenge, natural to party dissension, which in different ages and countries has perpetrated the most horrid enormities, is itself a frightful despotism.

First US President

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Farewell Address

Date / Period

1796

Source

https://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=false&doc=15&page=transcript

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