The intoxication of power rapidly sobers off in the knowledge of its r…

William Howard Taft
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The intoxication of power rapidly sobers off in the knowledge of its restrictions and under the prompt reminder of an ever-present and not always considerate press, as well as the kindly suggestions that not infrequently come from Congress. ✨ Speech to the Lotus Club, November 16, 1912.
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The intoxication of power rapidly sobers off in the knowledge of its restrictions and under the prompt reminder of an ever-present and not always considerate press, as well as the kindly suggestions that not infrequently come from Congress. ✨ Speech to the Lotus Club, November 16, 1912.

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