It is the old practice of despots to use a part of the people to keep the rest in order. — Thomas Jefferson
The lust of dominion innovates so imperceptibly that we become complete despots — Johann Georg Ritter von Zimmermann
Despotism increases in severity with the number of despots; the responsibility is more divided, and the claims are more numerous. — William Wells Brown
There is one safeguard known generally to the wise, which is an advantage and security to all — Demosthenes