Quotation by

William Penn

Men must be governed by God or they will be ruled by tyrants.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

William Penn means that if people do not follow divine guidance or moral principles set by God, they will end up being controlled by oppressive leaders. Essentially, without a higher moral authority, human governments tend to become unjust and authoritarian.

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