Quote by Pope Gregory VII

Who does not know that kings and rulers sprang from men who were ignorant of God, who assumed because of blind greed and intolerable presumption to make themselves masters of other men, their equals, by means of pride, violence, bad faith, murder, and almost every other kind of crime? Surely the devil drove them on.

Who does not know that kings and rulers sprang from men who

Summary

This quote suggests that kings and rulers often rise to power through immoral means such as greed, presumption, violence, and deception. It implies that these leaders, lacking knowledge of God, attain control over their fellow beings and commit various crimes in the process. The statement goes on to propose that such individuals are driven by the influence of evil forces, attributing their actions to the devil. Ultimately, this quote critiques the rise of oppressive and corrupt rulers who disregard principles of justice and fairness.

By Pope Gregory VII

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