Such interests were expanding, gaining, and maintaining the political power they had. ... These, then, are the only safe and happy governments. " Machiavelli quotes project deception by reflecting the whole concept of value and fortune. ... He expresses this through The Prince with quotes of keeping and obtaining power. ... However, they are admirers of great leaders with traits of power, honor, courage, and generosity because they represent power. ... In some of Machiavelli's quotes his attitude is portray as discordant and immoral but is because of Italy's unstable political condit...

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In the late 1800's, the United States was abandoning isolationism and emerging as a new power on the global stage. ... Beveridge quoted, "Today we are raising more [crops] than we can consume. ... Navy and a military historian, transformed America into a naval power. ... Using his quote, "God is training the Anglo-Saxon race for its mission [to civilize] weaker races." ... All in all, America needed to become a world power to survive. ...

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" This quote by Sun Tzu is very important for understanding how leaders get their job done. ... When a leader is in this position of power it is his responsibility to take care and make sure that the people he is leading are happy with his important job. Another quote of Sun Tzu's Art of War says "The general who advances without seeking fame and retreats without fearing disgrace, whose only thought is to protect his country and do good service for his sovereign, is the jewel of the kingdom.... Another quote from Machiavelli's The Prince makes this task of representing the ...

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David Thoreau would unarguably agree with Plato's quote. ... Now does that not sound similar to the quote taken from The Apology? ... This quote proves to the readers that many politicians make illegal and unjust decisions on their own. ... The welfare of the State and the interests of the people in power are prioritized over justice. ... The answer is mentioned in this quote: "If the tax-gatherer, or any other public officer, asks me, as one has done, "But what shall I do?" ...

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"(Doc A) This quote shows how individual freedom in government will help our government in an effective way so he she could last a long time without rebellion from a lot of people. ... Voltaire stated that, the freedom of religion will favor the government, in the way that there would be less people against him her and the government will have his/ her power for a long time. ... " (Doc B) This quote shows that there is a need for the freedom of being able to believe in any religion that we personally favor and not have one enforced because, then people would not revolt against the ...

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Bradbury criticizes those who used their power to repress individual freedoms and also warns individuals to fight for their rights. ... Faber reinforces the idea of lack of individuality and conformity in his quote, 'the telewall is real. ... Fabers' quote illustrates how citizens are conditioned to conform and not question whether they are happy or not. ...

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"A state also of equality, wherein all the power and jurisdiction is reciprocal, no one having more power than another, there being nothing more" (Locke, 452) The quote stresses the importance of equal opportunity for each member of society, and fair treatment, a focal point for the morality of the society is that no one person is treated better or with special care. ... Government in Locke's society would not be legitimate without the power of the people. ... Hobbes believes one must fully submit themselves in return for all basic necessities needed in a society, like laws and ...

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The quote shows just how important the land that they had discovered was to them because of all the new materials. ... Their main goal was to gain land, resources, and most importantly, power. ... This quote shows how Equiano was passed from master to master and all the resources he encountered. ... Just as nature gives each man an absolute power over all his limbs, the social pact gives the body politic an absolute power over all its members; and it is the same power which, directed by the general will, bears, as I have said, the name of sovereignty."" ... He compares this pact as having ...

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Both of the texts highlight the abuse of power by political leaders, as well as power of media images to control public opinion and also emphasizes that the prevailing representation of people and politics at a given time is a function of power instead of truth. Firstly, in the beginning of the film, it introduced with a military style drumming combined with the banjo in the beginning which appealing to the heartland of America with a quote: "Why does the dog wag its tail? ... The power of representation of people and politics at a given time is a function of power instead of truth is hig...

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Machiavelli believes that a prince must use his power for beneficial means, opposed to objectionable ways in order for the prince to maintain his power. ... (Hamlet, II, ii, 278-280) Hamlet proves the second part of Machiavelli's quote, "Therefore, it is necessary for a prince, who wishes to maintain himself, to learn how not to be good" with ignorance of morality in order to save himself. ... Hamlet was a tragic prince, because his goal was to get and retain power. ...

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Although the colonial governments were growing in power and support, the British statesmen at home refused to evolve with the developing colonies. ... It began in England with the rise of assemblies and factions against the government in power. This struggle between those in power and those without can be traced to the beginning of time, the haves versus the have-nots. ... Compromises were reached concerning the extent of the King's power and also the relationship between church and state (Church of England). ... For these radical thinkers, the world of politics had become a struggle betw...

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Aristotle disagrees with the idea of one class holding discontinuing political power (Hacker 85). The failure to allow circulation between classes excludes those men who may be ambitious, and wise, but are not in the right class of society to hold any type of political power (Hacker 85). ... He quotes "It is a further objection that he deprives his Guardians even of happiness, maintaining that happiness of the whole state which should be the object of legislation," ultimately he is saying that Guardians sacrifice their happiness for power and control. ... This contradicts Plato's theory o...

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Aristotle disagrees with the idea of one class holding discontinuing political power (Hacker 85). The failure to allow circulation between classes excludes those men who may be ambitious, and wise, but are not in the right class of society to hold any type of political power (Hacker 85). ... He quotes "It is a further objection that he deprives his Guardians even of happiness, maintaining that happiness of the whole state which should be the object of legislation," ultimately he is saying that Guardians sacrifice their happiness for power and control. ... This contradicts Plato...

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In one of his best-known quotes, he says, "Since love and fear can hardly exist together, if we must choose between them, it is far safer to be feared than loved." ... Also, a leader who is loved can often be perceived as weak or vulnerable, while a feared leader can manage his sovereignty better and maintain power for a longer period of time. ... This is how the government in Oceania has so much power. ... This is evidence showing that fear, often with the help of human selfishness, can overcome anything, including the power of love. ... Fear is what gives a leader all his power and contro...

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During the eleventh and twelfth centuries, women had more economic and political power than they did in the Renaissance period. ... As seen in document 1 by an unknown contemporary, women proved that they were intelligent and were competent to hold political power. ... He opposes women in power and who are cultured and urges men to repress them. ... He uses a quote from Sophocles to present that women will have achieved glory of eloquence if they honor themselves with silence. ... She also mentions how power was usually inherited at the time rather than obtained. ...

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This can only be accomplished though the acquisition and preservation of power. ... The prince must be able to become whatever is useful and necessary while keeping certain appearances, which are vital to retaining his power. ... While the details differ slightly, each leader typically summoned the most powerful men to one place under false pretences and after killing them assume power. ... This could be rationalized by the fact that the political realm is all about power and for Machiavelli power at all levels is backed up by actual violence or the threat of violence. This falls back to ...

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" This was a vivid quote of how Romney felt about the black community and that is why Ms. ... McKinney mentioned a quote of hers in which she said "Slavery ended, but the idea of race lived on.... McKinney has informed black citizens that they hold the power of change at the election polls. ... When one is silent in the "political world" they usually hold a lot of power because they are receiving more information than they are giving. ...

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Machiavelli's contention with those in power was almost entirely political and focused on the ineptitude of both the monarchy and papacy. ... Machiavelli explained that the fundamental flaw of the Catholic Church was not its pursuit of power, but its failure to seize power effectively. ... In The Discourses, he said that people are more afraid of breaking an oath and going against the power of God than breaking a law ruled by man. ... For example, in "The Freedom of a Christian," Luther quotes Paul in Romans 10, when he says that man needs nothing more than faith to be righteous...

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The quote 'When Adam delved and Eve span, who was then the Gentleman?' ... In relation to the levellers, Morton stated that 'they had many supporters but not amongst the classes that traditionally had power.' Wealth was a great factor, as they had no source to wealth it would be hard for them to progress and due to the fact that they had no connections to those of high power it was hard for them to access great power which explained why they had dispersed very quickly. ...

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Natural men are free, "masterlesse men, without subjection to Lawes, and a coercive Power" (Hobbes 141). ... " (Locke 9) So we can already see from this quote that, similar to Hobbes natural man, Locke's also lives his life in a state of natural rationality. However, this quote simultaneously exposes a monumental difference between the two. ... (Locke 15) From this, with no civil power to whom men can appeal but only the Law of Nature to defend his life, man must resort to killing those who bring this state of ill will upon him. ... So just as with Hobbes, man seeking secur...

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In many ways Twain was correct in summarizing the sentiments of the anti-Imperialists in his quote, expressing the idea that imperialist (such as America) countries should basically keep their hands to themselves. ... The countries involvement in Panama, Cuba, and China resulted in a cash flow that helped shape America into a rising power in the global community. ... After Cuba gain independence it would be led by people like Fulgencio Batista until Fidel Castro led a successful revolution and gained power. ...

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The thought being portrayed in the source represents the idea that a strong system of government that reflects the will of the nation will stay in power the longest, which is also the ideology used by John Locke. ... Locke was most recognized for his work towards individual rights and remembered for his quote upon human rights, "Life, Liberty and Property.... " This meaning that in a case where the government isn't reacting to pressing issues made by it's citizens then a change may happen via it's citizens, an overthrow in power. ...

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, as quoted so eloquently by Professor Hoffman. ... By limiting their exports on oil and or military imports of buying weapons from other countries our ability to control countries are left out in the cold, not because the United States excludes them but because they are over powered economically and their economic structure does not allow for advancement in growth and prosperity. ... The United States in the past has had a say so in foreign elections, and have even removed presidents and governmental officials from power. ...

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Socially Constituted and Socially Defined Law An argument against the idea of Natural Law The idea of natural law has been long debated in the subject of jurisprudence. There are theorists that contend that there is a natural law by which everyone must abide in order to thrive in the world. O...

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The basis of Locke's ideas was that the government should exist to carry out the will of people and protect life, liberty, and property instead of being an absolute monarchy existing without power checks. This belief is demonstrated in his quote "the organization of the State evolved as a result of free individuals consenting to be governed by an abstract authority in the interests of protecting private property." ...

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