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“to tyrannize for the country is to tyrannize over the country” quote by Rabindranath Tagore
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“to tyrannize for the country is to tyrannize over the country”

Rabindranath Tagore

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.

Key Takeaway

Respect citizens to protect the nation.

Themes

politics human rights nationalism

Mood

hopeful serious

Type

political inspirational

When to use this quote

  • government policy
  • social movements
  • education campaigns

Key Concepts

colonialism democracy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What responsibilities do leaders have to their people?
  • How can citizens resist tyranny?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on nation can ignore individual diversity.

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