To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize.

Voltaire (1694-1778) French writer [pseud. of Francois-Marie Arouet]

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Frequently attributed in memes, but unsourced in any of his writings. More accurately attributed to Kevin Alfred Strom during a 1993 anti-semitic screed on a radio broadcast: "To determine the true rulers of any society, all you must do is ask yourself this question: Who is it that I am not permitted to criticize?" More discussion here.