A government which uses force to maintain its rule teaches the oppress…

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A government which uses force to maintain its rule teaches the oppressed to use force to oppose it. ✨ Nelson Mandela (1988). The Historic Speech of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela at the Rivonia Trial: As Delivered from the Dock on April 20, 1964
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A government which uses force to maintain its rule teaches the oppressed to use force to oppose it. ✨ Nelson Mandela (1988). The Historic Speech of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela at the Rivonia Trial: As Delivered from the Dock on April 20, 1964

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