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Rebellion against tyrants is obedience to God
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"Rebellion against tyrants is obedience to God"

- Benjamin Franklin

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This quote by Benjamin Franklin is an effective declaration about the value of standing up against oppressive rulers. It suggests that it is not just our right, but our responsibility to oppose those who would seek to manage us and reject us our fundamental freedoms. By rebelling versus tyrants, we are in fact following God, who has offered us the right to live in freedom and peace. This quote is a pointer that we need to never ever accept tyranny, and that we need to constantly make every effort to secure our rights and liberties. It is a call to action, urging us to stand up for what is right and to fight for justice. It is a tip that we ought to never accept oppression, and that we should constantly strive to secure our rights and flexibilities.

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Benjamin Franklin This quote is written / told by Benjamin Franklin between January 17, 1706 and April 17, 1790. He was a famous Politician from USA. The author also have 162 other quotes.

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