Saturday, May 13, 2006

Idée d'jour

A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-fearing and pious. On the other hand, they do less easily move
against him, believing that he has the gods on his side.
— Aristotle, philosopher (384-322 BCE)

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