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The alternate domination of one faction over another, sharpened by the spirit of revenge natural to party dissension, which in different ages and countries has… — George Washington
The supreme mystery of despotism, its prop and stay, is to keep men in a state of deception, and with the specious title of religion… — Baruch Spinoza
Of all the systems of religion that ever were invented, there is no more derogatory to the Almighty, more unedifying to man, more repugnant to… — Thomas Paine
Resolved ... that it would be a dangerous delusion were a confidence in the men of our choice to silence our fears for the safety… — Thomas Jefferson
William: "I'm sure we can all pull together, sir." Vetinari: "Oh, I do hope not. Pulling together is the aim of despotism and tyranny. Free… — Terry Pratchett
Despotism is a legitimate mode of government in dealing with barbarians, provided the end be their improvement. — John Stuart Mill
The steward, according to custom, had stopped all the clocks. This, in the language of Narouz, said, "Your stay with us is so brief, let… — Lawrence Durrell
‎A general State education is a mere contrivance for moulding people to be exactly like one another; and as the mould in which it casts… — John Stuart Mill
Whatever crushes individuality is despotism. — John Stuart Mill
It has been said that terror is the principle of despotic government. Does your government therefore resemble despotism? Yes, as the sword that gleams in… — Maximilien Robespierre
As a nation, we began by declaring that 'all men are created equal.' We now practically read it 'all men are created equal, except negroes.'… — Abraham Lincoln
If there is one fact we really can prove, from the history that we really do know, it is that despotism can be a development,… — Gilbert K. Chesterton
Law And Freedom without Violence (Anarchy) Law And Violence without Freedom (Despotism) Violence without Freedom And Law (Barbarism) Violence with Freedom And Law (Republic) — Immanuel Kant
There are, after all, atheists who say they wish the fable were true but are unable to suspend the requisite disbelief, or who have relinquished… — Christopher Hitchens
Despotism may govern without faith, but liberty cannot. How is it possible that society should escape destruction if the moral tie is not strengthened in… — Alexis de Tocqueville
Tyranny and despotism can be exercised by many, more rigourously, more vigourously, and more severely, than by one. — Andrew Johnson
A democratic despotism is like a theocracy: it assumes its own correctness. — Walter Bagehot
In History, stagnant waters, whether they be the stagnant waters of custom or those of despotism, harbour no life; life is dependent on the ripples… — Herbert Read
An elective despotism was not the government we fought for. — Thomas Jefferson
There is this of good in real evils; they deliver us, while they last, from the petty despotism of all that were imaginary. — Charles Caleb Colton
Real liberty is neither found in despotism or the extremes of democracy, but in moderate governments. — Alexander Hamilton
Throwing off despotism and tyranny is our history and part of our national identity - something in which we can take incredible pride. — Mike Crapo
Have any of our friends got off the Island with their families, or what must they submit to? Despotism or destruction, I fear, is their… — William Floyd
Despotism is the only form of government which may with safety to itself, neglect the education of its infant poor. — Samuel Horsley
Whatever government is not a government of laws, is a despotism, let it be called what it may. — Daniel Webster

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