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“Kill one person, you get the chair, kill a million, you get the throne.

“—Me

“Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.”—Voltaire

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Voltaire also said, “Beware of the words "internal security," for they are the eternal cry of the oppressor.” Amazing to hear this from a man who died in 1778.

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Reading that date gave me chills. 1778!

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Yours has more impact. I was just listening to this song, where he says it a different way. Both good and profound truth.

https://genius.com/Megadeth-captive-honour-lyrics

I know MD's aren't known for their love of "heavy metal" but the coincidence of me having just listened to it made me want to post this.

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