Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

PatSeg

(53,539 posts)

5. I'd forgotten that book

Reply to COL Mustard (Reply #4)

Wed May 13, 2026, 01:17 PM

Wednesday

Throughout history, tyrants kept learning the same lessons over and over again.

"When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love has always won. There have been tyrants and murderers, and for a time, they can seem invincible, but in the end, they always fall. Think of it—always." Gandhi

Of course, they keep trying. For some reason, many think that THEY will be different.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

1 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

brakester

9 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Just a woman... [View all] CousinIT Wednesday OP

I don't believe she said that. I can't find any citation beyond instagram memes that appeared no more than a month ago. WhiskeyGrinder Wednesday #1

I can't find that exact quote from Musk PatSeg Wednesday #2

Yertle the Turtle thought he was king of all he could see, too. COL Mustard Wednesday #4

I'd forgotten that book PatSeg Wednesday #5

Excellent points PatSeg! brakester Wednesday #7

And of course in the end, PatSeg Wednesday #8

I'd be glad to finance Elon's colonization of Mars COL Mustard Wednesday #3

I've been hoping brakester Wednesday #6

Any "colonizing" mission is by definition a one-way trip... Wounded Bear Wednesday #9