The first form of rulers in the world were the tyrants, the last will be the martyrs. Between a tyrant and a martyr there is of course an enormous difference, although they both have one thing in common: the power to compel. The tyrant, himself ambitious to dominate, compels people through his power; the martyr, himself unconditionally obedient to the cause, compels others through conversion. The tyrant dies and his rule is over; the martyr dies and his rule begins.
Posted on: Mon, 08 Jul 2013 02:22:28 +0000
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