All Etienne de La Boetie Quotes
- It is incredible how as soon as a people become subject, it promptly falls into such complete forgetfulness of its freedom that it can hardly… Become Subject
- Resolve to serve no more, and you are at once freed. I do not ask that you place hands upon the tyrant to topple him… Ask
- It has always happened that tyrants, in order to strengthen their power, have made every effort to train their people not only in obedience and… Adoration
- Liberty is the natural condition of the people. Servitude, however, is fostered when people are raised in subjection. People are trained to adore rulers. While… Adore