Quote by Voltaire on the Tyranny of the Many

„The tyranny of the many would be when one body takes over the rights of others, and then exercises its power to change the laws in its favor.“

VoltaireVoltaire warns about the tyranny of the many when a group uses power to change laws in their favor.
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Voltaire, born François-Marie Arouet, was an 18th-century French philosopher, writer, and Enlightenment thinker known for his wit and advocacy of freedom of speech and tolerance.

Quote by Voltaire about the danger of concentration of power and changing laws to favor one group.


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Voltaire quote about the tyranny of the many

François-Marie Arouet (1694–1778), better known by his pen name Voltaire, was a leading figure of the Enlightenment. His works include philosophy, plays, essays, and letters. Voltaire passionately defended human rights, criticized religion, and advocated freedom of expression, making him a pivotal figure in European intellectual history.

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