Quote by John Fitzgerald Kennedy

A police state finds that it cannot command the grain to grow.

A police state finds that it cannot command the grain to gro

Summary

This quote acknowledges the limitations of a police state's control and power. It implies that even with authoritarian rule, there are certain forces beyond its command and manipulation. In using the metaphor of grain growth, it symbolizes the organic and unpredictable nature of society and human behavior. Despite the oppressive measures taken by a police state to enforce its authority, it cannot fully control the natural course of events or the will of the people. It implies that there are inherent limitations to the power and influence of a government that seeks to dominate every aspect of its population's lives.

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Tyranny

By John Fitzgerald Kennedy

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