Quote by Montesquieu

There is no greater tyranny than that which is perpetrated under the shield of the law and in the name of justice.

There is no greater tyranny than that which is perpetrated u

Summary

This quote suggests that the most oppressive form of tyranny occurs when it is carried out legally and justified as serving justice. It recognizes that the abuse of power can be particularly insidious when it is masked by the legitimacy and authority of the law. In essence, the quote warns against blindly accepting actions undertaken in the name of justice, emphasizing the importance of being vigilant and critical of any system that could potentially exploit its own legal framework to oppress others.

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