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In a democracy the people choose a leader in whom they trust. Then the chosen leader says, 'Now shut up and obey me.' People and party are then no longer free to interfere in his business.
Max Weber
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Max Weber
Age: 56 †
Born: 1864
Born: April 21
Died: 1920
Died: June 14
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