It was necessary that millions of men in whose hands lay the real power -- the soldiers who fired, or transported provisions and guns -- should consent to carry out the will of these weak individuals...

Leo Tolstoy
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The will of the people is the only real power in this world. The people who rule in their respective countries are mere puppets. They are there for the people to vote into office and then to do with as they please. The people who stop them from doing that are the power. In this quote, it is necessary that millions of men in whose hands lies the real power, should consent to carry out the will of these weak individuals.

Source: War And Peace

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