“Now more than ever the people are responsible for the character of their Congress. If that body be ignorant, reckless, and corrupt, it is because the people tolerate ignorance, recklessness, and corruption.”~James A. Garfield American preacher, lawyer, soldier, and 20th President of the United States James A. Garfield was born on this day in 1831.
“No system in the world is so well-designed that it can’t grow stale, rigid, or corrupted by those who benefit most from it.”~Esther Dyson Swiss-born American investor, journalist, author, commentator, and philanthropist Esther Dyson was born on this day in 1951,
“Corruption of politics has nothing to do with the morals, or the laxity of morals, of various political personalities. Its cause is altogether a material one.”~Emma Goldman Russian-born anarchist revolutionary, political activist, and writer Emma Goldman was born on this day in 1869.
“Unlimited power is apt to corrupt the minds of those who posses it; and this I know, my lords: that where law ends, tyranny begins.”~William Pitt British statesman William Pitt was born on this day in 1759.
“Corruption has its own motivations, and one has to thoroughly study that phenomenon and eliminate the foundations that allow corruption to exist.”~Eduard Shevardnadze Soviet and Georgian politician and diplomat Eduard Shevardnadze was born on this day in 1928.
Today’s word comes from a random word generator. Follow me on Facebook: @jjshaunauthor. Today’s Word Part of Speech noun Definition Dishonest or illegal behavior especially by powerful people.Perversion of integrity.A departure from the original or from what is pure or correct. History The first known use of corruption, was in the 14th century. The word … Continue reading Wednesday Word for April 27, 2022
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