Quote by Lord (George Gordon) Byron

If we must have a tyrant, let him at least be a gentleman who has been bred to the business, and let us fall by the axe and not by the butcher's cleaver.

If we must have a tyrant, let him at least be a gentleman wh

Summary

This quote suggests that if society is to be ruled by a tyrant, it would be preferable if the tyrant possessed a refined upbringing and education. The emphasis on being a "gentleman who has been bred to the business" implies competence and sophistication in the exercise of power. The quote further contrasts dying by the axe, a metaphor for an honorable death, with falling by the butcher's cleaver, which represents a gruesome and undignified end. Overall, the quote conveys a desire for a tyrant who rules with tact and consideration.

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By Lord (George Gordon) Byron

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