Quote by Albert Camus

The welfare of the people in particular has always been the alibi of tyrants.

The welfare of the people in particular has always been the

Summary

This quote suggests that tyrants and oppressive leaders often use the excuse of caring for the welfare of the people as a disguise for their authoritarian actions. By claiming to prioritize the wellbeing of the population, these rulers manipulate public perception and justify their actions, even if it means infringing upon people's rights and freedoms. The quote is a cautionary reminder to be vigilant and critically analyze the motives behind seemingly benevolent leadership claims.

Topics

By Albert Camus

Liked the quote? Share it with your friends.

Random Quotations

The attention of a traveller, should be particularly turned,

The attention of a traveller, should be particularly turned, in the first place, to the various works of Nature, to mark the distinctions of the climates he may explore, and to offer such useful observations on the different productions as may occur.

William Bartram

Every spoken word arouses our self-will.

Every spoken word arouses our self-will.

Johann von Goethe

The first time I went to Johnny Depp's house in LA is when I

The first time I went to Johnny Depp's house in LA is when I realized what I was getting myself into. I knew he was famous, but I didn't really know what that entailed.

That's why when major badasses greet each other in movies, t

That's why when major badasses greet each other in movies, they don't say anything, they just nod. The nod means, 'I am a badass, and I recognize that you, too, are a badass, ' but they don't say anything because they're Wolverine and Magneto and it would mess up their vibe to explain.

Cassandra Clare

None of us will ever accomplish anything excellent or comman

None of us will ever accomplish anything excellent or commanding except when he listens to this whisper which is heard by him alone.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Until the men of action clear out the talkers we who have so

Until the men of action clear out the talkers we who have social consciences are at the mercy of those who have none.

George Bernard Shaw

thus with a kiss I die

thus with a kiss I die

William Shakespeare

History Romance

When it came time to build a tabernacle, the Israelite women

When it came time to build a tabernacle, the Israelite women brought all their mirrors to Moses so he could use them to make God's building more beautiful. (Exodus 38:8.) They were far more interested in enjoying God's glory than reflecting on their own images.

The Great Way is not difficult for those who have no prefere

The Great Way is not difficult for those who have no preferences. When love and hate are both absent everything becomes clear and undisguised. Make the smallest distinction, however, and heaven and earth are set infinitely apart. If you wish to see the truth then hold no opinion for or against. The struggle of what one likes and what one dislikes is the disease of the mind.

Wisdom Life Zen

I have learned more from my mistakes than from my successes.

I have learned more from my mistakes than from my successes.

Sir Humphrey Davy

Science fiction films are not about science. They are about

Science fiction films are not about science. They are about disaster, which is one of the oldest subjects of art.

Science Fiction

A champion needs a motivation above and beyond winning.

A champion needs a motivation above and beyond winning.