Flee the country where a lone man holds all power: It is a nation of slaves.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Concentrated power in one man enslaves a nation.
- In plain terms
- One person holding all power makes everyone a slave.
- What can you take from it?
- Power must be shared to avoid slavery.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is a nation truly free with one ruler?
Another view
Some people may prefer strong leadership over freedom.
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