A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-fearing and pious. On the other hand, they do less easily move against him, believing that he has the gods on his side. -Aristotle,philosopher (384-322 BCE)

from a word a day. again.oh, and there's this one.

We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty. -Edward R. Murrow, journalist (1908-1965)