On the recordJanuary 1, 1900
Anarchy is simply the handmaiden and forerunner of tyranny and despotism.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
From an essay discussing the foundations of stable governance, this quote warns that societal disorder inevitably leads to oppressive rule.
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