Those who are called upon to administer it must recognize as its leading principle the duty of shaping their measures so as to produce the greatest good to the greatest number.

William Henry Harrison

Inaugural Address of William Henry Harrison

On the U.S. Constitution.

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US Constitution Utilitarianism Moral theory Political theory

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William Henry Harrison

Source

Inaugural Address of William Henry Harrison Presidential inaugural address

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Speech

Genre

Political speech

Language

English

Time

1841 1840s 19th century

Occupation

American President National leader Politician

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United States

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Citation

Harrison, William Henry. "Inaugural Address." 4 Mar. 1841, East Portico, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

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