Quote by Aldous Huxley

So long as men worship the Caesars and Napoleons, Caesars and Napoleons will duly arise and make them miserable.

So long as men worship the Caesars and Napoleons, Caesars an

Summary

This quote implies that as long as people continue to idolize and admire autocratic leaders, they will always emerge and bring suffering to those who worship them. It suggests that the cycle of the rise and fall of tyrants is perpetuated by humanity's own fascination and glorification of authoritarian figures. Ultimately, the quote warns that the worship of powerful individuals only leads to misery and should be questioned and avoided.

By Aldous Huxley

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