The strength and power of despotism consists Posted on January 31, 2013January 31, 2008 by admin “The strength and power of despotism consists wholly in the fear of resistance.” — Thomas Paine Author: Thomas Paine Category: fear Tags: fear, Thomas Paine Spread the love Related posts: The public is not to see where There is not a truth existing which Courageous people do not fear forgiving, for Fear not for the future, weep not