Quote by Ayn Rand

We are fast approaching the stage of the ultimate inversion: the stage where the government is free to do anything it pleases, while the citizens may act only by permission which is the stage of the darkest periods of human history, the stage of rule by brute force.

We are fast approaching the stage of the ultimate inversion:

Summary

This quote suggests that society is reaching a critical point in which the government holds absolute power and is not accountable for its actions. In contrast, the individuals are restricted and can only act within the boundaries set by the government. It warns that this situation reflects some of the darkest times in human history, where authority relies solely on oppressive force rather than the principles of democracy and individual freedom.

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By Ayn Rand

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