Rivalries must be controlled, or they will throw all things into confusion; and there is nothing but despotism or a balance of power which can control them. (John Adams)

Rivalries must be controlled, or they will throw all things into confusion; and there is nothing but despotism or a balance of power which can control them.

John Adams

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