"The evils we experience flow from the excess of democracy. The people do not want virtue, but are the dupes of pretended patriots."
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About Benjamin Rush
Benjamin Rush was a Founding Father of the United States and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. He was a physician, politician, social reformer, and educator, known for his contributions to medicine, psychiatry, and public health. Rush advocated for the humane treatment of the mentally ill and fought against epidemics through public health initiatives. He was a prominent figure in the American Enlightenment and played a significant role in shaping early American society.
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