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Make the people sovereign and the poor will use the machinery of government to dispossess the rich
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"Make the people sovereign and the poor will use the machinery of government to dispossess the rich"

- C. Northcote Parkinson

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This quote by C. Northcote Parkinson suggests that if the people are provided the power to make decisions, the bad will utilize the government to eliminate the wealth of the rich. This indicates that the bad will use the government to redistribute wealth and resources in a manner that is more equitable and beneficial to them. This might be done through tax, welfare programs, or other federal government initiatives. It also indicates that the federal government ought to be used to safeguard the rights of individuals and guarantee that the wealthy do not have too much power or impact. This quote recommends that the people ought to be provided the power to make choices and that the federal government need to be utilized to ensure that the wealth is dispersed fairly.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by C. Northcote Parkinson between June 30, 1909 and March 9, 1993. He/she was a famous Historian from United Kingdom. The author also have 16 other quotes.

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