Famous quote by Charlie Chaplin

"The hate of men will pass, and dictators die, and the power they took from the people will return to the people. And so long as men die, liberty will never perish"

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Hatred and tyranny are not permanent features of human society, but rather temporary aberrations. Throughout history, individuals and regimes have sought to dominate and oppress others, fueled by hate and lust for power. Yet, these figures, so-called dictators, are mortal, and their reigns ultimately end because no person can escape death, nor can any system of oppression last forever. The human capacity for cruelty is counterbalanced by our longing for freedom and justice, and as history unfolds, the tides inevitably shift. Those who usurp power, stripping it from the people, may enjoy temporary dominion, but this authority is always tenuous and ultimately unsustainable.

The passage of time acts as a cleansing force; despots fall, their hateful ideologies fade, and the suppressed will of the populace rises once more. There is a cyclical nature to liberty and tyranny, as one waxes, the other wanes, but the drive toward liberty is inherent to the human spirit. Oppression might beat it down, but can never fully erase it. Whenever tyranny seems absolute, it is only a matter of time before change emerges, spurred on by the sacrifices of those who came before and the aspirations of the living. The act of dying for a cause, particularly the cause of freedom, underscores the preciousness of liberty and the resilience with which it is pursued.

As long as human beings are mortal, they will strive to find meaning, often seeking it in ideals greater than themselves, none more cherished than liberty. Each generation contends with injustice in its own way, and though death is an inescapable part of the human condition, it is also the measure by which the fight for freedom is preserved. The cycle ensures that liberty never perishes, for the very fact that people die also guarantees that new voices rise, echoing the enduring human yearning to be free.

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Charlie Chaplin This quote is written / told by Charlie Chaplin between April 16, 1889 and December 25, 1977. He was a famous Actor from England. The author also have 39 other quotes.
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