(printed by fortune in one of my terminal windows today) A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from a ruler whom they consider godfearing and pious. On the other hand, they do less easily move against him, believing that he has the gods … Continue reading “A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion”
Category: Philosophy
Philosophy
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The Simpsons and Philosophy: The D’oh! of Homer – William Irwin, Mark T. Conard, Aeon J. Skoble |
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Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into Values – Robert M. Pirsig |
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The Trial of Socrates – I.F. Stone |
One of Life’s Unanswered Questions
Why is there a PRE KLEANO, but not a POST KLEANO?