How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Line)
Quote #10
When people no longer fear force
They bring about greater force
Do not limit their place
Do not reject their livelihood (72.1-4)
Here's the big warning for all you tyrannical dictators out there. Go ahead and rule your country by force, but one day you'll weaken and the people will take the power back—and most likely they'll take it back violently. Don't say the TTC didn't warn you. Hmm. We wonder if tyrannical dictators ever browse thorough Shmoop.