Quote by Otto Herman Kahn

The deadliest foe of democracy is not autocracy but liberty frenzied.

The deadliest foe of democracy is not autocracy but liberty

Summary

This quote suggests that the greatest threat to democracy is not authoritarian rule, but the unchecked and extreme pursuit of personal freedoms. It implies that when individuals become consumed by their own desires for liberty without consideration for the collective welfare, they risk destabilizing democratic systems. It implies that a balance needs to be struck between personal liberties and the common good in order to maintain a healthy and functioning democracy.

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Liberty

By Otto Herman Kahn

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