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    The worst form of tyranny the world has ever known the tyranny of the weak over the strong. It is the only tyranny that lasts.

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Under conditions of tyranny, it is far easier to act than to think.

Under conditions of tyranny, it is far easier to act than to think.

by Hannah Arendt Found in: Tyranny Quotes,
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Every tyrant who has lived has believed in freedom--for himself.

Every tyrant who has lived has believed in freedom--for himself.

by Elbert Hubbard Found in: Tyranny Quotes,
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What is more cruel than a tyrant's ear?
[Lat., Quid violentius aure tyranni?]

What is more cruel than a tyrant's ear?
[Lat., Quid violentius aure tyranni?]

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Tyranny and anarchy are never far asunder.

Tyranny and anarchy are never far asunder.

by Jeremy Rentham Found in: Tyranny Quotes,
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Under conditions of tyranny it is far easier to act than to think.

Under conditions of tyranny it is far easier to act than to think.

by Hannah Arendt Found in: Tyranny Quotes,
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Th' oppressive, sturdy, man-destroying villains,
Who ravag'd kingdoms, and laid empires waste,
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Th' oppressive, sturdy, man-destroying villains,
Who ravag'd kingdoms, and laid empires waste,
And in a cruel wantonness of power,
Thinn'd states of half their people, and gave up
To want the rest.

by Robert Blair Found in: Tyranny Quotes,
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Tyranny
Is far the worst of treasons. Dost thou deem
None rebels except subjects? The prince who
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Tyranny
Is far the worst of treasons. Dost thou deem
None rebels except subjects? The prince who
Neglects or violates his trust is more
A brigand than the robber-chief.

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Tyrant, step from the throne, and give place to thy master.
[Fr., Tyran, descends du trone et fais place read more

Tyrant, step from the throne, and give place to thy master.
[Fr., Tyran, descends du trone et fais place a ton maitre.]

by Pierre Corneille Found in: Tyranny Quotes,
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None but tyrants have any business to be afraid.
[Fr., Fr., Il n'appartient, qu'aux tyrans d'etre toujours en
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None but tyrants have any business to be afraid.
[Fr., Fr., Il n'appartient, qu'aux tyrans d'etre toujours en
crainte.]

by Hardouin De Perefixe Found in: Tyranny Quotes,
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