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 is saying that if people do not follow divine guidance or moral principles set by God, they will end up controlled by oppressive leaders. Essentially, without a higher ethical standard, human beings are vulnerable to losing their freedom under harsh rulers.

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