Be silent!” That is the perpetual admonition of Tyranny. Tyranny bellows ‘Be silent!' even to the screams of its victims, the pathetic moans and groanings and supplications of its trampled millions. (Michael Moorcock)

Be silent!” That is the perpetual admonition of Tyranny. Tyranny bellows ‘Be silent!' even to the screams of its victims, the pathetic moans and groanings and supplications of its trampled millions.

Michael Moorcock

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