Country Quote by Rabindranath Tagore
“to tyrannize for the country is to tyrannize over the country”
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Nation” (1915)
Tagore warns that oppressing a nation is the same as oppressing its people, highlighting the unity of country and citizen.
In simple terms: Tyranny over a country equals tyranny over its people.
Respect citizens to protect the nation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government policy
- social movements
- education campaigns
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities do leaders have to their people?
- How can citizens resist tyranny?
Overemphasis on nation can ignore individual diversity.