An absolute monarchy is one in which the sovereign does as he pleases so long as he pleases the assassins.
Ambrose BierceMAJESTY, n. The state and title of a king. Regarded with a just contempt by the Most Eminent Grand Masters, Grand Chancellors, Great Incohonees and Imperial Potentates of the ancient and honorable orders of republican America.
Ambrose BierceContempt; the feeling of a prudent man for an enemy who is too formidable safely to be opposed.
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