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Men decided that it was better to pay taxes than to fight among themselves; better to pay tribute to one magnificent robber than to bribe them all.

Men decided that it was better to pay taxes than to fight among themselves; better to pay tribute to one magnificent robber than to bribe them all.

Will Durant
Fighting, Men, Society
Will Durant (2011). “Our Oriental Heritage: The Story of Civilization”, p.81, Simon and Schuster

Every state begins in compulsion; but the habits of obedience become the content of conscience, and soon every citizen thrills with loyalty to the flag. The citizen is right; for however the state begins, it soon becomes an indispensable prop to order.

Will Durant
Loyalty, Order, Society
Will Durant (2011). “Our Oriental Heritage: The Story of Civilization”, p.81, Simon and Schuster

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