“A democracy cannot exist as a permanent form of government. It can only exist until a majority of voters discover that they can vote themselves largess out of the public treasury.”
Quote by Alexander Fraser Tytler
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Alexander Fraser Tytler
Alexander Fraser Tytler (October 15, 1747 - January 5, 1813) was a Scottish historian and writer, renowned for his extensive research into the history of Scotland and England during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. more
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