Petty Tyrant Quotes
- In a republic, that paradise of debility, the politician is a petty tyrant who obeys the laws. — Emile M. Cioran
- Shakespeare wrote great poetry and preposterous plays. Who really cares, for example, which petty tyrant rules Milan? Or who succeeds to the throne of Denmark?… — Edward Abbey
- Slavery discourages arts and manufacturing ...[and] every master of slaves is born a petty tyrant. — George Mason
- That slow poison [slavery] is daily contaminating the minds and morals of our people. Every gentlemen here is born a petty tyrant, practiced in acts… — George Mason