TyrannyIs far the worst of treasons. Dost thou deemNone rebels except subjects? The prince whoNeglects or violates his trust is moreA brigand than the robber-chief.
Think'st thou there is no tyranny but thatOf blood and chains? The despotism of vice—The weakness and the wickedness of luxury—The negligence—the apathy—the evilsOf sensual sloth—produce ten thousand tyrants,Whose delegated cruelty surpassesThe worst acts of one energetic master,However harsh and hard in his own bearing.