Alexander Pope Quote - The Right Divine of Kings to govern wrong.

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The Right Divine of Kings to govern wrong.

"The Right Divine of Kings to govern wrong."

— Alexander Pope

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Author: Alexander Pope
Category: Accountability
Tags: Accountability Critical Ironic Monarchy Power

Meaning of this quote

The line satirizes claims that royal authority excuses bad government.

Key takeaway: Judge authority by its conduct rather than its claimed entitlement.

Origin of the quote

The Complete Poetical Works of Alexander Pope — PDF page 469.

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Attributed author: Alexander Pope

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