A Quote by Charles Caleb Colton

Attempts at reform, when they fail, strengthen despotism, as he that struggles tightens those cords he does not succeed in breaking.

Charles Caleb Colton

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Attempts Breaking Cords Despotism Does Fail Reform Strengthen Struggles Succeed Those

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Charles Caleb Colton
English - Writer
1780 - 1832

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