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Quote from Plato,


"When the tyrant has disposed of foreign enemies by conquest or treaty,
and there is nothing more to fear from them,
then he is always stirring up some war or other,
in order that the people may require a leader."


By:

Plato (more quotes by Plato or books by/about Plato)


(429-347 BC) Greek philosopher

Source:

The Republic

Categories:

Deception, Executive Orders, Oppression, Patriotism, President, Tyranny, War

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