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But a cry was got up that this wisdom would create a tyranny and impair freedom, and with that help, local jealousy triumphed easily.
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Walter Bagehot
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This quote illustrates the conflict between the desire for a strong central government and the fear of tyranny, which influenced local governance dynamics.
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