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“The tyrant claims freedom to kill freedom, and yet keep it for himself.” quote by Rabindranath Tagore
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“The tyrant claims freedom to kill freedom, and yet keep it for himself.”

Rabindranath Tagore

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Gardener, 1913

Power that claims liberty while oppressing others is a falsehood that serves only the oppressor.

In simple terms: Freedom claimed while denying it is hypocrisy.

Key Takeaway

Beware leaders who restrict rights for personal gain.

Themes

politics power freedom

Mood

cautious critical

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • government policy
  • activism
  • voting
  • human rights advocacy

Key Concepts

authoritarianism hypocrisy civil rights

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who benefits when freedom is restricted?
  • How can societies protect true liberty?
A Different Perspective

Such claims often mask deeper systemic injustice.

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