B. F. Skinner
In a democracy, there is no check against despotism, because the principle of democracy is supposed to be itself a check. But it guarantees only that the majority will not be despotically ruled.
B. F. Skinner
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In a democracy, there is no check against despotism, because the principle of democracy is supposed to be itself a check. But it guarantees only that the majority will not be despotically ruled. - B. F. Skinner quote

In a democracy, there is no check against despotism, because the principle of democracy is supposed to be itself a check. But it guarantees only that the majority will not be despotically ruled.

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B. F. Skinner

B. F. Skinner

American behaviorist

March 20th, 1904 - August 18th, 1990