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"The control of information is something the elite always does, particularly in a despotic form of government. Information, knowledge, is power. If you can control information, you can control people"

- Tom Clancy

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This quote by Tom Clancy speaks to the power of info and how it can be utilized to manage individuals. In a despotic form of government, the elite are the ones who manage the information and use it to their advantage. By managing the info, they can manage individuals and keep their power. This quote highlights the value of details and how it can be utilized to manipulate people and preserve power. It likewise functions as a cautioning to be knowledgeable about the power of information and how it can be used to manage people. It is very important to be knowledgeable about the power of info and to be mindful of how it is used.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Tom Clancy somewhere between April 12, 1947 and today. He/she was a famous Novelist from USA. The author also have 24 other quotes.

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