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"Let tyrants shake their iron rod"

- William Billings

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This quote by William Billings is a call to action for those who are oppressed by tyrants. It is a suggestion that autocrats may have power and control, however they do not deserve to oppress people. The phrase "iron rod" is a metaphor for the power and control that autocrats have more than their topics. The quote is a pointer that tyrants should not be enabled to use their power to oppress individuals. It is a call to stand up against tyranny and injustice and to eliminate for liberty and justice. The quote is a reminder that tyrants must not be enabled to utilize their power to oppress individuals and that people ought to not hesitate to defend what is right. It is a call to action for those who are oppressed by autocrats to fight for their flexibility and justice.

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William Billings This quote is written / told by William Billings between October 7, 1746 and September 26, 1800. He was a famous Composer from USA. The author also have 2 other quotes.

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