Liberty has never yet lasted long in a democracy; nor has i… - Fisher Ames

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Liberty has never yet lasted long in a democracy; nor has it ever ended in any thing better than despotism.

Fisher Ames

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Fisher Ames (April 19, 1758 – July 4, 1808) was a Representative in the United States Congress from the 1st Congressional District of Massachusetts. He was an important leader of the Federalist Party in the House, and was noted for his oratorical skill.

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Pen Names: American • Camillus • Hercules • Lucius Junius Brutus

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Liberty has never yet lasted long in a democracy; nor has it ever ended in any thing better than despotism. - Fisher Ames

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