The strength and power of despotism consists Posted on April 9, 2011April 9, 2006 by admin “The strength and power of despotism consists wholly in the fear of resistance.” — Thomas Paine Author: Thomas Paine Category: strength Tags: strength, Thomas Paine Spread the love Related posts: Men are apt to mistake the strength In solitude the mind gains strength and Strengthen me by sympathizing with my strength, I kid around a lot, but pranks