Taylor CaldwellCorrupt citizens breed corrupt rulers, and it is the mob who finally decides when virtue shall die.
About This Quote
The quote about corrupt citizens and corrupt rulers is a quote from the play Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare. In this script, Brutus, one of the leaders of the conspirators, says: “Corrupt citizens breed corrupt rulers; and it is the mob who finally decide when virtue shall die.” This quote is about how we must remember that we (the people) can make sure our leaders (our elected officials) are not corrupt by keeping them accountable to us (in this case: the public). It’s also about how we can choose leaders who will protect our rights and freedoms.
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