Jonathan Swift Quote

For, in reason, all government without the consent of the governed is the very definition of slavery: but in fact, eleven men well armed will certainly subdue one single man in his shirt.


The Drapier's Letters, letter iv (13 October, 1724)


For, in reason, all government without the consent of the governed is the very definition of slavery: but in fact, eleven men well armed will...

For, in reason, all government without the consent of the governed is the very definition of slavery: but in fact, eleven men well armed will...

For, in reason, all government without the consent of the governed is the very definition of slavery: but in fact, eleven men well armed will...

For, in reason, all government without the consent of the governed is the very definition of slavery: but in fact, eleven men well armed will...