“Once the tyranny of literalness is rejected, all relevant considerations for giving a rational content to the words become operative.”
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“Tyranny flourishes in those societies that reject the Reformed Faith. Tyranny is squelched and liberty flourishes in those societies that embrace the Reformed Faith in all its fullness.”
“Once any tyranny becomes accepted as ordinary, its victory is assured.”
“Reject the tyranny of picked. Pick yourself.”
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“The Postmodernists' tyranny wears people down by boredom and semi-literate prose.”