Quote by Samuel Johnson

No government power can be abused long. Mankind will not bear it. There is a remedy in human nature against tyranny, that will keep us safe under every form of government.

No government power can be abused long. Mankind will not bea

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This quote suggests that no matter how powerful a government may become, it will not be able to maintain its abusive practices indefinitely. It asserts that humanity inherently rejects tyranny and will eventually rise against oppressive regimes or systems of governance. This built-in "remedy" in human nature ensures that individuals will strive for freedom and seek ways to protect themselves under any type of government structure.

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