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    I knew him tyrannous; and tyrants' fears
    Decrease not, but grow faster than the years;
    And should he doubt it, as no doubt he doth,
    That I should open to the list'ning air
    How many worthy princes' bloods were shed
    To keep his bed of blackness unlaid ope,
    To lop that doubt, he'll fill this land with arms
    And make pretense of wrong that I have done him;
    When all, for mine, if I may call offense,
    Must feel war's blow, who spares not innocence;
    Which love to all, of which thyself art one,
    Who now reproved'st me for't--

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Men are still men. The despot's wickedness
Comes of ill teaching, and of power's excess,--
Comes of read more

Men are still men. The despot's wickedness
Comes of ill teaching, and of power's excess,--
Comes of the purple he from childhood wears,
Slaves would be tyrants if the chance were theirs.

by Victor Hugo 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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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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This and no other is the root from which a tyrant springs; when he first appears he is a protector.

This and no other is the root from which a tyrant springs; when he first appears he is a protector.

by Plato Found in: Tyranny Quotes,
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The only tyrant I accept in this world is the 'still small voice' within

The only tyrant I accept in this world is the 'still small voice' within

by Mahatma Gandhi Found in: Tyranny Quotes,
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There is a secret pride in every human heart that revolts at tyranny. You may order and drive an individual, read more

There is a secret pride in every human heart that revolts at tyranny. You may order and drive an individual, but you cannot make him respect you.

by William Hazlitt Found in: Tyranny Quotes,
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This tyrant, whole sole name blisters our tongues,
Was once thought honest; you have loved him well;
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This tyrant, whole sole name blisters our tongues,
Was once thought honest; you have loved him well;
He hath not touched you yet.

by William Shakespeare Found in: Tyranny Quotes,
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The tyrant dies and his rule ends, the martyr dies and his rule begins.

The tyrant dies and his rule ends, the martyr dies and his rule begins.

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His demand
Springs not from Edward's well-meant honest love,
Bur from deceit, bred by necessity;
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His demand
Springs not from Edward's well-meant honest love,
Bur from deceit, bred by necessity;
For how can tyrants safely govern home
Unless abroad they purchase great alliance?

by William Shakespeare Found in: Tyranny Quotes,
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