Quote by Samuel Johnson

There are few minds to which tyranny is not delightful.

There are few minds to which tyranny is not delightful.

Summary

This quote suggests that the allure of tyranny is captivating and appealing to a significant portion of individuals. It implies that there is a tendency among people to be drawn towards authoritarian rule, which suppresses personal freedoms and usurps power. This observation implies a dark aspect of human nature or a yearning for control, power, or certainty that can be satisfied by a tyrannical regime.

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