Quote#Freedom
People that under Tyrant Scepters live
Quote byJohn Ogilby · 1600–1676
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The Fables of Aesop (2nd ed. 1668), Fab. XLVIII: Of the Horse and laden Ass, Moral.
English (original)
People that under Tyrant Scepters live, Should each to other kind Assistance give.
— John Ogilby
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