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It is not, perhaps, unreasonable to conclude, that a pure and perfect democracy is a thing not attainable by man, constituted as he is of contending elements of vice and virtue, and ever mainly influenced by the predominant principle of self-interest. It may, indeed, be confidently asserted, that there never was that government called a republic, which was not ultimately ruled by a single will, and, therefore, (however bold may seem the paradox,) virtually and substantially a monarchy.

Alexander Fraser Tytler

Alexander Fraser Tytler

Alexander Fraser Tytler

Born: October 15, 1747

Died: January 5, 1813 (aged 65)

Bio: Alexander Fraser Tytler, Lord Woodhouselee was a Scottish advocate, judge, writer and historian who served as Professor of Universal History, and Greek and Roman Antiquities at the University of Edinburgh.

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