A pure democracy is generally a very bad government, It is often the most tyrannical government on earth; for a multitude is often rash, and will not hear reason.
Politics, History, Democracy
The reasonableness of the command to obey parents is clear to children, even when quite young.
Children, Parents, Obedience
Tyranny is the exercise of some power over a man, which is not warranted by law, or necessary for the public safety. A people can never be deprived of their liberties, while they retain in their own hands, a power sufficient to any other power in the state.
Power, Liberty
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