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Having obtained freedom from the despotism of rulers and governments, the rule and despotism of individuals began to usurp the places made vacant by them.
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Victoria C. Woodhull
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gutenberg.orgVictoria C. Woodhull: “Having obtained freedom from the despotism of rulers and governments, the rule and despotism of individuals began to…”
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She points out that after gaining freedom from oppressive rulers, individuals began to impose their own forms of despotism.
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