“In a Democracy, the real rulers are the dexterous manipulators of votes, with their placemen, the mechanics who so skillfully operate the hidden springs which move the puppets in the arena of democratic elections. Men of this kind are ever ready with loud speeches lauding equality; in reality, they rule the people as any despot or military dictator might rule it.”
Quote by Konstantin Pobedonostsev
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Konstantin Pobedonostsev
Konstantin Pobedonostsev was a prominent Russian statesman born on May 21, 1827, and died on March 23, 1907. He held several key positions during the reign of the Russian Empire and had a significant impact on the country's political and legal systems. more
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