Tag Archives: Despotism

Thought For the Day: Blind Obedience Leads to Despotism

Posted on February 23, 2018 by alohapromisesforever

“The doctrine of blind obedience and unqualified submission to any human power, whether civil or ecclesiastical, is the doctrine of despotism.” – Angelina Grimke (1805-1879)   A little about her life may be found here: https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/angelina-grimke-weld      

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First Principles: Human Institutions Are Prone To Decay

Posted on December 11, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“How prone all human institutions have been to decay; how subject the best-formed and most wisely organized governments have been to lose their check and totally dissolve; how difficult it has been for mankind, in all ages and countries, to … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Mankind Has A Propensity Toward Despotism

Posted on November 6, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“How prone all human institutions have been to decay; how subject the best-formed and most wisely organized governments have been to lose their check and totally dissolve; how difficult it has been for mankind, in all ages and countries, to … Continue reading →

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First Principles: Good Morals Are the Only True Support of Good Government

Posted on July 6, 2017 by alohapromisesforever

“For avoiding the extremes of despotism or anarchy… the only ground of hope must be on the morals of the people.  I believe that religion is the only solid base of morals and that morals are the only possible support … Continue reading →

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