Quote by Nikolai Berdyaev

It is beyond dispute that the state exercises very great power over human life and it always shows a tendency to go beyond the limits laid down for it.

It is beyond dispute that the state exercises very great pow

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This quote suggests that the state possesses significant control over individuals' lives and consistently demonstrates a tendency to exceed its designated boundaries. It implies that the government is prone to expanding its authority beyond what is prescribed, possibly encroaching on personal freedoms and rights. The quote questions the potential for the state to misuse or abuse the power wielded over citizens, highlighting the need for vigilance and measures to safeguard against the undue extension of state influence.

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