The most dangerous man to any government is the man who is able to think things out... without regard to the prevailing superstitions and taboos. Almost inevitably he comes to the conclusion that the government he lives under is dishonest, insane, intolerable.

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals who can think critically and question established beliefs pose a significant threat to governments. Such people, unaffected by prevailing superstitions and taboos, are likely to realize that their government is corrupt, irrational, and unbearable. By encouraging independent thinking and challenging the status quo, this quote highlights the potential power individuals possess to question and challenge the authorities, making them a danger to the established regime.

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