Aldous Huxley Quote - So long as men worship the Caesars and Napoleons, Caesars and Napoleons will duly arise and make them miserable.

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So long as men worship the Caesars and Napoleons, Caesars and Napoleons will duly arise and make them miserable.

"So long as men worship the Caesars and Napoleons, Caesars and Napoleons will duly arise and make them miserable."

— Aldous Huxley

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Author: Aldous Huxley
Category: Authority
Tags: Authority Cautionary Critical Heroism Idolatry

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Admiration of conquerors can encourage the rise of similarly destructive leaders.

Key takeaway: Examine the qualities a culture rewards in its heroes.

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Attributed author: Aldous Huxley

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