Power acquired by violence is only a usurpation, and lasts only as long as the force of him who commands prevails over that of those who obey.


Article on Political Authority, Vol. 1 (1751) - L'Encyclopédie (1751-1766)

Denis Diderot Quotes

Power acquired by violence is only a usurpation, and lasts only as long as the force of him who commands prevails over that of those who obey.

Power acquired by violence is only a usurpation, and lasts only as long as the force of him who commands prevails over that of those who obey.

Power acquired by violence is only a usurpation, and lasts only as long as the force of him who commands prevails over that of those who obey.

Power acquired by violence is only a usurpation, and lasts only as long as the force of him who commands prevails over that of those who obey.