“Any excuse will serve a tyrant”
— Aesop
Simplified Meaning:
When someone in power wants to control others, they can always find a reason to justify their actions. Think of a school bully who takes other kids' lunch money. The bully might say they need the money to buy something important or that the other kids don’t deserve it. In reality, the bully just wants control and power, and the reasons they give are just excuses. History shows us that dictators often claim they're acting for the good of the country, but it's usually about keeping their grip on power. For example, some leaders might say they need to limit freedoms to protect the nation, but really, they just want to prevent others from challenging them. The lesson here is to be cautious of people who always have a justification for doing unfair or harmful things.
