Quote by Samuel Johnson
He that has once concluded it lawful to resist power, when it wants merit, will soon find a want of merit, to justify his resistance to power
Summary
This quote suggests that once someone believes it is justified to challenge or resist authority solely on the basis of lacking merit, they will soon discover that the authority they oppose lacks merit in their eyes. In other words, once the belief in resisting power is established, it becomes easier to find justifications for resistance, even if they may not be entirely valid. It warns that the initial judgement of lacking merit may be subjective and changeable based on personal biases and perspectives.
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