Quote by Amos R. E. Pinochet

Today the nations of the world may be divided into two classes -- the nations in which the government fears the people, and the nations in which the people fear the government.

Today the nations of the world may be divided into two class

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This quote suggests that there are two types of nations based on the dynamic between the government and the people. In the first type, the government is afraid of the people, which implies a society where the people hold significant power and influence over the authorities. In the second type, it is the people who fear the government, indicating a society where the government may possess more authority and control. The quote highlights the contrasting relationships and power dynamics between citizens and their respective governments in different nations.

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By Amos R. E. Pinochet

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