Famous quotes containing the word tyrants:
“I am a humble suitor to your virtues;
For pity is the virtue of the law,
And none but tyrants use it cruelly.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
“My loving people,—We have been persuaded by some that are careful of our safety, to take heed how we commit ourselves to armed multitudes for fear of treachery; but, I do assure you, I do not desire to live to distrust my faithful and loving people. Let tyrants fear.”
—Elizabeth I (1533–1603)
“... tyrants deserve to be the victims of tyrants.”
—Jeanne De Hericourt (1809–1875)