The tyrant dies and his rule ends; the martyr dies and his r... - Søren Kierkegaard

This quote is attributed to Søren Kierkegaard.

"The tyrant dies and his rule ends; the martyr dies and his rule begins."

Søren Kierkegaard Philosophy

Philosopher Writer Danish 1813–1855

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