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If, at the limit, you can rule without crime, you cannot do so without injustices
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"If, at the limit, you can rule without crime, you cannot do so without injustices"

- Emile M. Cioran

About this Quote

This quote by Emile M. Cioran suggests that even if a ruler is able to govern without dedicating any type of criminal activities, they will certainly still be incapable to do so without committing injustices. This suggests that it is impossible to rule without causing some form of oppression, no matter just how hard one might attempt. This might be taken an objection of the concept of outright power, as it recommends that also if a leader is able to keep control without damaging any laws, they will still be not able to do so without causing some type of injustice. This could be in the type of inequality, unfairness, or discrimination. It might also be interpreted as an advising to those in power, as it suggests that even if they have the ability to maintain control without damaging any type of laws, they will certainly still be unable to do so without triggering some form of injustice. This might be a reminder to those in power to be mindful of the repercussions of their activities, as well as to strive to guarantee that their regulation is just and fair.

About the Author

Emile M. Cioran This quote is written / told by Emile M. Cioran between April 8, 1911 and June 21, 1995. He was a famous Philosopher from Romania. The author also have 73 other quotes.

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