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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...

Quote by Aristotel about religion, saints, god

My books are different because I don't follow a certain formula. I simply write about subjects that fascinate me.

Quote by Jackie Collins about books

If you think of yourselves as helpless and ineffectual, it is certain that you will create a despotic government to be your master. The wise despot, therefore, maintains among his subjects a popular sense that they are helpless and ineffectual.

Quote by Frank Herbert about common sense, sense

The life of our city is rich in poetic and marvelous subjects.

Quote by Charles Baudelaire about opinion, city, wealth, life