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Dictators free themselves, but they enslave the people
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"Dictators free themselves, but they enslave the people"

- Charlie Chaplin

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This quote by Charlie Chaplin speaks to the power dynamics between totalitarians and the people they rule. It suggests that dictators have the ability to totally free themselves from the restraints of the law and morality, while individuals they rule are enslaved by them. This indicates that totalitarians have the power to do whatever they want, while individuals they rule have no choice but to follow. This quote highlights the inequality in between totalitarians and individuals they rule, and the power imbalance that exists between them. It likewise works as a warning to those in power, advising them that their actions have effects which they need to not abuse their power. Ultimately, this quote functions as a pointer that totalitarians should not benefit from their power, and that they need to strive to guarantee that the people they rule are dealt with fairly and with respect.

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Charlie Chaplin This quote is written / told by Charlie Chaplin between April 16, 1889 and December 25, 1977. He was a famous Actor from England. The author also have 39 other quotes.

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