"Les sommets de la popularité et du patriotisme sont encore le chemin battu vers le pouvoir et la tyrannie"
— David Hume
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When people become very popular and patriotic, it can lead them to gain a lot of power. Sometimes, leaders use this popularity and love for their country to control others and make strict rules. For example, in history, leaders like Napoleon and Hitler were loved by many people at first. They used this love and support to gain more power and then started to control everything, making unfair and harsh decisions. This means that while being liked and supporting your country can be good, we must be careful and watch out for anyone who might use it to become a dictator. It’s important to always question and think critically about the actions and intentions of those in power, even when they seem very popular and patriotic.
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