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24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 2. Leaders / b. Monarchy

19936

Kings tend to fight wars for glory, rather than for peace and liberty [Spinoza]

19937

Monarchs are always proud, and can't back down [Spinoza]

19940

Deposing a monarch is dangerous, because the people are used to royal authority [Spinoza]

24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 2. Leaders / d. Elites

2132	Only rule by philosophers of integrity can keep a community healthy [Plato]

2149	Reluctant rulers make a better and more unified administration [Plato]

24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 4. Changing the State / c. Revolution

19931

Every state is more frightened of its own citizens than of external enemies [Spinoza]