Quote by Orson Scott Card

Once you have the gallows, you'll find new reasons to hang people from it.

Once you have the gallows, you'll find new reasons to hang p

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This quote suggests that once a person or a group of people has a source of power or authority, they may become increasingly inclined to abuse it. It implies that people with undue control or influence tend to find pretexts to exert their power over others, often leading to unjust treatment or punishment. It warns about the potential for a vicious cycle where those in authority find new ways to exercise their dominance and suppress others, ultimately causing harm and infringing on people's rights.

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